Description
Mazurka Op.33 No.1 in G-sharp minor draws on the rhythm of the Polish folk dance from which it takes its name. Its distinctive dotted, lilting triple meter and folk-like melody give the piece its charm. At around two and a half minutes, it poses no major technical hurdles, but capturing the subtle mazurka accent takes careful attention.
Works based on Polish folk dance, infused with Chopin's longing for his homeland — deeply personal music.
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About the Composer
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Frederic Chopin was born in Poland and made his career in Paris, remaining unusual among great composers for writing almost exclusively for piano. He poured his longing for his homeland into mazurkas and polonaises, while his ballades and etudes combine poetic melody with harmonic innovation. This site includes 131 of his works, including the "Revolutionary" Etude, Op. 10, No. 12, and Ballades No. 1 and No. 4.
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