Chopin, 4 Mazurkas (No.46~49), Op.posth.68 No.1~4 (François, Koczalski, Jonas, Harasiewicz) скачать в хорошем качестве

Chopin, 4 Mazurkas (No.46~49), Op.posth.68 No.1~4 (François, Koczalski, Jonas, Harasiewicz)

Frédéric Chopin's 4 Mazurkas (No.46~49), Op.68 No.1~4, with synchronized sheet music (score), and a theme-and-structure analysis. Performance Samson François (piano), 1956/02/16-17 & 03/05-06, 20-22 Mono, Salle de Mutualité, Paris (Op.68-1) Raoul Koczalski (piano), 1928 (Op.68-2) Maryla Jonas (piano), 1947/09/29 Mono, New York City (Op.68-3) Adam Harasiewicz (piano), 1965/04 Stereo (Op.68-4) Analysis, Score Editing, Synch: ScoreMan 00:00 Mazurkas No.46 in C Major, Op.68-1 (François) 01:14 Mazurkas No.47 in A minor, Op.68-2 (Koczalski) 03:24 Mazurkas No.48 in F major, Op.68-3 (Jonas) 05:41 Mazurkas No.49 in F minor, Op.68-4 (Harasiewicz) OVERVIEW The 4 Mazurkas, Op.68 are a posthumous set of mazurkas by Frédéric Chopin, written at various points in his life but only published after his death in 1849. Unlike the carefully curated mazurka sets that Chopin released during his lifetime, these pieces were gathered together later and therefore show a more private, intimate side of his artistry. They are shorter and often more modest in scope, yet they still carry Chopin’s unmistakable voice: the blending of Polish folk rhythms with poetic expression and harmonic inventiveness. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Chopin composed mazurkas throughout his life, from his youth in Warsaw to his final years in Paris. They served as both a link to his Polish homeland and a medium for personal expression. The Op.68 mazurkas were not meant for publication during his lifetime; instead, they circulated in manuscripts among friends and admirers. Because they are posthumous, they are sometimes seen as “less polished,” but in fact, they reveal Chopin’s natural spontaneity and improvisatory spirit. MUSICAL CHARACTER Mazurka in C major, Op.68 No.1 (1829) A youthful, light-hearted piece, full of charm and freshness. It reflects the optimism of Chopin’s early years before leaving Poland. Simple in structure but already hints at his gift for transforming folk rhythms into refined art. Mazurka in A minor, Op.68 No.2 (1830) More melancholy and introspective, with a haunting quality. One of Chopin’s most beloved posthumous mazurkas, often performed on its own. Shows his deep lyricism and the characteristic Polish żal (a kind of nostalgic sorrow). Mazurka in F major, Op.68 No.3 (1830) A graceful, lighter piece, almost like a rustic dance. It balances charm with subtle sophistication, using shifting accents typical of the mazurka rhythm. Mazurka in F minor, Op.68 No.4 (1849) Believed to be Chopin’s last composition, written in the year of his death. A profoundly moving piece—fragile, haunting, and filled with resignation. Unlike his youthful mazurkas, this one carries a tone of farewell, making it historically and emotionally significant. MUSICAL SIGNIFICANCE Together, these mazurkas form a portrait of Chopin’s life journey: from youthful freshness (No.1), through sorrow and lyricism (No.2), rustic charm (No.3), to the poignant finality of his last work (No.4). They demonstrate how Chopin elevated the mazurka—a Polish folk dance—into a form of personal confession and national identity. Especially Op.68 No.4 holds a special place in music history as a symbol of Chopin’s artistic and human farewell. ✨ Beethoven's Masterpieces (sorted by Opus)    • L. v. Beethoven's Masterpieces   🎶 Beethoven Symphonies    • L. v. Beethoven - 9 Symphonies   ✨ Chopin's Masterpieces (sorted by Opus)    • F. Chopin's Masterpieces   🎶 Chopin Mazurkas    • F. Chopin - 21 Mazurkas   🎶 Chopin Polonaises    • F. Chopin - 19 Polonaises   🎶 Chopin Nocturnes    • F. Chopin - 22 Nocturnes   🎶 Chopin Waltzes    • F. Chopin - 19 Waltzes   🎹 Piano Sonata Collections    • Piano Sonata Collection   🎹 Piano Concerto (Piano & Orchestra) Collections    • Piano Concerto Collection   🎻 Violin Concerto (Violin & Orchestra) Collections    • Violin Concerto Collection