Description
Composed in 1826 when Chopin was just sixteen, this early work is notable for blending the classical rondo form with the rhythms of the Polish mazurka, his native dance. It stands alongside his Op.1 as one of his most significant early compositions. The piece foregrounds youthful technical brilliance over the deeper lyricism of his mature style and runs close to nine minutes, with its main theme returning in a series of varied guises.
Works based on Polish folk dance, infused with Chopin's longing for his homeland — deeply personal music.
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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