Composer

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Karol Szymanowski

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Compose Date

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1933 - 1934

Average_duration

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5:57

Movement_count

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2

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Karol Szymanowski's 'Mazurkas (2), Op. 62' is a set of two mazurkas composed in 1933. The pieces were premiered in Warsaw on January 21, 1934, by the composer himself. The first mazurka, marked Allegretto grazioso, is in the key of C major and has a lively and playful character. The piece begins with a simple melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a rhythmic left-hand figure. The melody is then developed and embellished with virtuosic runs and trills, creating a sense of improvisation. The middle section of the mazurka features a more lyrical and expressive melody, which is then followed by a return to the playful opening theme. The second mazurka, marked Allegro moderato, is in the key of A-flat major and has a more introspective and melancholic character. The piece begins with a haunting melody played by the right hand, accompanied by a simple left-hand figure. The melody is then developed and expanded, with the left hand taking on a more prominent role. The middle section of the mazurka features a more agitated and intense melody, which is then followed by a return to the opening theme, now played with greater intensity and passion. Overall, Szymanowski's 'Mazurkas (2), Op. 62' showcase the composer's unique blend of traditional Polish folk music with modernist harmonies and techniques. The pieces are characterized by their virtuosic piano writing, expressive melodies, and rhythmic vitality.

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