Polonaise Élégante in B♭ Major

This waltz was written for the wedding of the composer’s niece in October 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. With the emphasis on the second beat, the “waltz” has the character of a Polonaise. While starting in the key of B♭ Major, the theme modulates briefly to C minor before being restated in the key of E♭ Major.

A trio portion with its driving rhythms is developed in the key of D♭ Major and an interlude in G♭ Major. The main melody returns in B♭ major ending in a final Coda.

The waltz was composed from 2 November 2011 through 9 July 2012 and is dedicated to Amanda Madeda and Peter Borg on the event of their wedding in 2012.