Mazurkas, Op. 59 (Chopin)
Mazurkas, Op. 59 are a set of three Mazurkas for solo piano by Frédéric Chopin. The set was composed and published in 1845.
Analysis
Mazurka in A minor, Op. 59, No. 1
Mazurka in
Mazurka in A-flat major, Op. 59, No. 2
Mazurka in A-flat major is the second and shortest of the Op. 59 mazurkas, with a typical performance lasting around 2 and a half minutes.
The piece begins with a memorable main theme that Chopin varies from time to time to maintain the piece's interest. The trio section of the piece is very similar to the main
Mazurka in F-sharp minor, Op. 59, No. 3
Mazurka in F-sharp minor, the final piece of the set, is referring to an oberek, a national Polish dance much faster than a mazurka. The piece begins with a memorable and powerful melody, the second theme is somewhat more joyful than the first. The left hand accompaniment of the piece experiments with descending chromatic harmonies, although this does not affect the melody which remains defined throughout the piece.[1]
An autograph manuscript housed at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York contains a complete draft of this Mazurka written in the key of G minor, dedicated to Ferdinand Hiller.
References
- ^ a b Mazurkas Op. 59 at Allmusic
- ^ "Mazurkas at the Chopin Society". Archived from the original on 18 August 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ^ Mazurka in A-flat major, Op. 59, No. 2 at Allmusic
External links
- Mazurkas Op. 59 at Allmusic
- Mazurkas, Op.59: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Chopin Institute – Op.59 No.1
- Chopin Institute – Op.59 No.2 Archived 24 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- Chopin Institute – Op.59 No.3 Archived 24 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine