The Etude in F major is another demonstration of elemental force and bravura. Its luminosity and lustre are eclipsed for a moment when the theme is switched to a minor key: the relative D minor. At the end, however, there is a vibrant finale played con forza and fortissimo.Author: Mieczysław TomaszewskiA series of programmes entitled ‘Fryderyk Chopin's Complete Works’Polish Radio 2