Composer

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Frédéric Chopin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Mazurka

Compose Date

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1830 - 1832

Publication Date

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1832 - 1833

Average_duration

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1:55

Frédéric Chopin's 'Mazurka for piano No. 3 in E major, Op. 6/3' is a solo piano piece that was composed in 1830. It was premiered in the same year in Warsaw, Poland. The piece is part of a set of three mazurkas, Op. 6, that Chopin composed during his early years as a composer. The 'Mazurka for piano No. 3 in E major, Op. 6/3' is a relatively short piece, with a duration of around two minutes. It is written in a 3/4 time signature and has a moderate tempo. The piece is characterized by its lively and energetic rhythm, which is typical of the mazurka dance form. The piece is divided into three main sections or movements. The first section is marked by a lively and playful melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a steady accompaniment with a simple chord progression. The second section is more subdued and introspective, with a slower tempo and a more melancholic melody. The third section returns to the lively and energetic rhythm of the first section, with a more complex and virtuosic melody that showcases Chopin's technical skill as a pianist. Overall, the 'Mazurka for piano No. 3 in E major, Op. 6/3' is a charming and delightful piece that captures the spirit of the mazurka dance form. It is a testament to Chopin's early talent as a composer and his ability to infuse his music with a sense of joy and vitality.

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