as well, and ends abruptly, until the theme is echoed once more and the piece fades out. The original F major theme is echoed, but now in A minor, the key of the Presto; it is thus that the piece ends, without returning to its tonic key. References External links , Alfred Cortot, 1929 Compositions by Frédéric Chopin 1839 compositions Compositions in F major Music with dedications Piano ballades