by JAMES CHING
THE Andante Spianato (Tranquilly flowing)
Movement and the Polonaise (Polish Dance) which follows it were originally written as a work for Piano and Orchestra. The one has been likened to the picture of a calm lake in noontide haze. The other is a bright, showy piece, frankly designed to show off the prowess of a skilful Pianist. Chopin was only twenty when he wrote this.
