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Chopin, Frederic : Mazurka B-Dur Op.7-1

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Music ID : 23170
Composition Year：1831　
Instrumentation：Piano Solo　
Genre：mazurka
Total Playing Time：2 min 30 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
mazurka
Piano Solo
piano solo
B dur

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Author : Takeuchi, Sumire

Last Updated: July 5, 2022
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

One of the most renowned Mazurkas by Chopin.

It is to be played lightly, characterized by simple harmonic progressions.

The right-hand trills should not be played heavily; when allowed to resonate fully, they create a brilliant impression.

A notable characteristic is also the use of open fifths in the latter half.

Writer: Takeuchi, Sumire

Author : Saitoh, Noriko

Last Updated: July 1, 2007
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This set of Five Mazurkas, Op. 7 is dedicated to Mr. Paul Émile Jones of La Nouvelle-Orléans.

The first piece, in B-flat major, is a Vivace mazur. The types of chords used are relatively limited, resulting in clear harmony. A Kujawiak characterized by open fifths is inserted midway.

The second piece, in A minor, is a Kujawiak with a mazur in its middle section, characterized by chromatic harmony.

The third piece, in F minor, has an 8-bar introduction. Three types of mazurkas appear in succession: Oberek, Kujawiak, Mazur, Kujawiak...

The fourth piece, in A-flat major, is marked Presto ma non troppo and begins with an Oberek. A mazur-like scherzando is inserted midway. The piece as a whole possesses a rich variety of expressions. Near the end, it suddenly modulates to A major.

The fifth piece, marked Vivo, is written in C major but oscillates between C major and G major throughout. It is a Kujawiak consisting of a 4-bar introduction followed by a 16-bar main section.

Note: Explanations of Kujawiak, Mazur, and Oberek can be found here (Noriko Sato's series page).

Writer: Saitoh, Noriko

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