Chords placed within an octave range resonate with propulsive force in a polonaise rhythm. From the beginning until measure 16, the right hand plays the accompaniment, marking the polonaise rhythm. At the end of each phrase, octave chords are struck fiercely with ffz. From measure 18, the key modulates to G-flat major. The left and right hands exchange roles, and the melody dominates the high register. After a transitional passage from measures 28 to 32, the recapitulation begins at measure 33.Heroic and explosive chords are struck repeatedly, concluding in a magnificent fffz. Although this piece evokes Chopin's "Heroic Polonaise", it is presumed to have been dedicated to Eugen Schauman, a young man regarded as a Finnish hero during Finland's subjugation under Russian rule at the time.Heroic and joy-filled chords are struck repeatedly, concluding in a magnificent fffz.