Mazurkas, Op. 41 (Chopin)
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Mazurkas, Op. 41 is a set of four mazurka
s for piano
by Frédéric Chopin
, composed and published between 1838 and 1839. A typical performance of the set lasts about nine and a half minutes. The set is dedicated to Chopin's friend Stefan Witwicki
, a minor poet, ten of whose poems Chopin set to music as songs
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Mazurka
The mazurka is a Polish folk dance in triple meter, usually at a lively tempo, and with accent on the third or second beat.-History:The folk origins of the mazurek are two other Polish musical forms—the slow machine...
s for piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
by Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric François Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist. He is considered one of the great masters of Romantic music and has been called "the poet of the piano"....
, composed and published between 1838 and 1839. A typical performance of the set lasts about nine and a half minutes. The set is dedicated to Chopin's friend Stefan Witwicki
Stefan Witwicki
Stefan Witwicki was a Polish poet of the Romantic period.-Life:From 1822 Witwicki worked in the Congress Poland's Government Commission on Religions and Education ....
, a minor poet, ten of whose poems Chopin set to music as songs
Polish songs by Frédéric Chopin
Although Frédéric Chopin is best known for his works for piano solo, among his output are a number of songs for voice and piano, set to Polish texts.-Background:...
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Description
The first mazurka is in E minor and has a time signature of 3/4. It also has the tempo marking: Andantino.Description
The second mazurka is in B major and has a time signature of 3/4. It also has the tempo marking: Animato.Description
The third mazurka is in A-flat major and has a time signature of 3/4. It also has the tempo marking: Allegretto.Description
The final Mazurka in the set is in C-sharp minor and has a time signature of 3/4. It also has the tempo marking: Maestoso.External links
- Mazurka Op. 41 No.1, No.2, No.3 and No.4 played by Arthur RubinsteinArthur RubinsteinArthur Rubinstein KBE was a Polish-American pianist. He received international acclaim for his performances of the music of a variety of composers...
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