Exploring the Connotation of Nationalism and Tragic Content in Chopin’s Compositions—Take “Andante Spianato Et Grand Polonaise Brillante, Op.22” as an Example

Abstract

Polish composer Chopin’s “ Andante Spianato Et Grand Polonaise Brillante, Op.22 ”, composed in the 19th century, has distinctive features from compositional techniques to acoustic characteristics, and has very unique musical connotations, especially the often-mentioned national and melancholic features in Chopin’s music. Based on the research plan, this paper aims at exploring the nationalism and tragic content in Chopin’s works and further exploring the potential emotional and spiritual core of Chopin’s compositions through the study of his socio-psychological situation and his unique style of compositional techniques.