Krakowiak, Op. 14
This guide follows Chopin’s Krakowiak, Op. 14 (1828) in one part (rondo).
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The slow opens with gentle chords from horns and strings, then a melody in in both of the pianist's hands. A sudden change of mood brings in the , the syncopated krakowiak dance in 2/4. Between its come transitions, where the orchestra links the episodes; a second, (playful) in D minor also appears, and Chopin varies both themes. The once more, a final follows, and the , drawn from the , finishes the piece with vigour.
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Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.
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