Performance Research On Godowsky's Adaptation Of Chopin Waltz (op.18.

Leopodgodosky was an outstanding pianist,composer and educator in the first half of the 20 th century.His superb performance,as well as impressive original works and adaptations,gave him an unshakable place in the history of music.This paper takes his little-known adaptation —— Chopin Waltz(op.18.)as an example,and analyzes the structure,tone,rhythm characteristics,style characteristics and technical difficulties,so as to better master the tune and understand the thinking perspective of the adapter.