Chopin, 4 Mazurkas (No.26~29), Op.41 No.1~4 (Horowitz, Małcużyński, Magaloff, Harasiewicz) скачать в хорошем качестве

Chopin, 4 Mazurkas (No.26~29), Op.41 No.1~4 (Horowitz, Małcużyński, Magaloff, Harasiewicz)

Frédéric Chopin's 4 Mazurkas (No.26~29), Op.41 No.1~4, with synchronized sheet music (score) and a theme-and-structure analysis. Performance: Vladimir Horowitz (piano), 1950/05/16, 17 Mono, Town Hall, New York (Op.41-1) Witold Małcużyński (piano), 1961/10/09-11 Stereo, Salle Wagram, London (Op.41-2) Nikita Magaloff (piano), 1977/08 Stereo, Netherlands (Op.41-3) Adam Harasiewicz (piano), 1965 Stereo (Op.41-4) Analysis, Score Editing, Synch: ScoreMan 00:00 Mazurkas No.26 in C sharp minor, Op.41-1 (Horowitz) 03:07 Mazurkas No.27 in E minor, Op.42-2 (Małcużyński) 05:25 Mazurkas No.28 in B major, Op.43-3 (Magaloff) 06:47 Mazurkas No.29 in B A flat major, Op.44-4 (Harasiewicz) HISTORICAL CONTEXT Date & Place of Composition: Written mostly in Paris in 1838 and early 1839, shortly before and during Chopin’s stay in Majorca with George Sand. This was around the same time as his Ballade No. 2, Scherzo No. 3, and the start of the Preludes, Op. 28 — a period of intense creative energy. Publication: Published in 1840 by Schlesinger (Paris) and Wessel (London), with dedications to various friends and patrons. Stylistic Position: These mazurkas fall in Chopin’s middle period, where his folk-inspired works evolve beyond stylized dance pieces into poetic miniatures with rich chromaticism, modal inflections, and subtle rhythmic elasticity. Folk Influence: Although inspired by the Polish mazurka dance (triple meter, accents often on the 2nd or 3rd beat, rhythmic hiccups), these are not literal folk transcriptions. They are art music infused with Polish character — written in exile, they also carry a nostalgic, sometimes melancholic undercurrent. MUSICAL CHARACTER No. 26 in C-sharp minor, Op. 41 No. 1 Mood: Restless, yearning, with a dark undertone. Features: Chromatic harmonies and sighing motifs. The melody has a vocal, almost recitative-like quality, alternating with more dance-like episodes. Significance: Often noted for its motivic unity and the way Chopin blends Polish rhythms with an almost operatic dramatic arc. No. 27 in E minor, Op. 41 No. 2 Mood: Tender and wistful, with a tinge of sadness. Features: Lyrical lines over gently swaying mazurka rhythms. Subtle harmonic shifts create an intimate, almost confessional tone. Significance: Exemplifies Chopin’s ability to capture nostalgia without sentimentality, and to evoke a “remembered dance” rather than an actual one. No. 28 in B major, Op. 41 No. 3 Mood: Warm, radiant, and dance-like, but with sudden shadowed harmonies. Features: A brighter, more extroverted tone than its predecessors, with lilting accents and a rustic rhythmic bounce. Significance: This is one of the clearest examples in the set of Chopin’s stylized folk energy, using modal inflections that hint at authentic Polish village music. No. 29 in A-flat major, Op. 41 No. 4 Mood: Noble, expansive, and contemplative. Features: Broad melodic phrases, richer textures, and more formal balance. This mazurka almost has the dignity of a polonaise in miniature. Significance: Serves as a lyrical and spacious conclusion to the set, showing Chopin’s gift for elevating a folk form into something timeless. MUSICAL SIGNIFICANCE Mature Mazurka Style: Op. 41 reflects Chopin’s fully developed idiom — folk-derived rhythms transformed into refined, harmonically adventurous art music. Harmonic Innovation: Bold modulations, chromatic inner voices, and modal colorings deepen the emotional range. National Sentiment: Written during political exile, they carry subtle patriotic undertones — an emotional link to Chopin’s Polish roots. Miniature Mastery: Each piece is self-contained yet richly developed, showing how Chopin could compress a world of feeling into a few pages. Rhythmic Nuance: The rhythmic displacements, rubato possibilities, and offbeat accents give performers a wide expressive palette. ✨ 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