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Chopin, Mazurka in A minor "à son ami Émile Gaillard", KK IIb/5, B.140 (Samson François)

Frédéric Chopin's Mazurka in A minor "à son ami Émile Gaillard", KK IIb/5, B.140, with a theme-and-structure analysis and synchronized sheet music (score) Performance: Samson François (piano), 1956/02/16-17 & 03/05-06, 20-22 Mono, Salle de Mutualité, Paris Analysis, Score Editing, Synch: ScoreMan OVERVIEW Chopin’s Mazurka in A minor, “à son ami Émile Gaillard”, is an intimate and restrained work that speaks in a quiet, personal voice. Compared to the sharper, more restless A-minor mazurka often associated with “Notre Temps,” this piece feels more reflective and inward, marked by a subdued melancholy and a gentle, almost conversational flow. It gives the impression of a private message rather than a public statement. HISTORICAL CONTEXT This mazurka was written in the final years of Chopin’s life, when his physical condition was fragile and his circle of close friends had become especially important to him. The dedication to Émile Gaillard, a friend and supporter, underlines the personal nature of the piece. At this stage, Chopin’s mazurkas had moved far beyond their origins as stylized dance pieces and had become vehicles for subtle emotional expression, often shaped by memory, friendship, and quiet introspection. MUSICAL SIGNIFICANCE Musically, the piece is notable for its economy and understatement. The mazurka rhythm is present but softened, sometimes almost veiled, and the harmonic language is delicate yet expressive. Instead of dramatic contrasts or bold gestures, Chopin relies on small inflections of rhythm, harmony, and tone to convey emotion. This refined simplicity gives the music a sense of intimacy, as if the pianist were speaking directly to a single listener.    • J.S.Bach's Masterpieces      • J.S.Bach - 6 Cello Suites      • D.Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas      • Mozart - 18 Piano Sonatas      • L. v. Beethoven's Masterpieces      • L. v. Beethoven - 9 Symphonies      • L. v. Beethoven - Piano Sonatas      • F. Schubert - Piano Sonatas      • F. Chopin's Masterpieces      • F. Chopin - 21 Mazurkas      • F. Chopin - 19 Polonaises      • F. Chopin - 22 Nocturnes      • F. Chopin - 19 Waltzes      • R. Schumann's Masterpieces      • F. Liszt's Masterpieces      • J. Brahms's Masterpieces      • P. I. Tchaikovsky's Masterpieces      • C. Debussy's Masterpieces      • M. Ravel's Masterpieces      • S. Prokofiev's Masterpieces      • S. Prokofiev - Piano Sonatas      • Piano Sonata Collection      • Piano Concerto Collection      • Violin Concerto Collection      • Suite Collection