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Thomas D.A. Tellefsen

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Thomas D.A. Tellefsen was a Norwegian pianist and composer who lived from 1823 to 1874. He was a student of Frédéric Chopin and was greatly influenced by his music. Tellefsen's Mazurkas (4), Op. 3, were composed in 1845 and premiered in Paris the same year. The Mazurkas (4), Op. 3, consist of four movements, each of which is a mazurka. Mazurkas are a type of Polish folk dance that became popular in the 19th century. They are characterized by their lively tempo and distinctive rhythm, which is in triple meter with an accent on the second or third beat. The first movement of Tellefsen's Mazurkas (4), Op. 3, is marked Allegro moderato and is in the key of G minor. It begins with a lively melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations and embellishments, and the piece ends with a coda that brings back the opening theme. The second movement is marked Andantino and is in the key of E-flat major. It has a more lyrical and introspective character than the first movement, with a melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations and embellishments, and the piece ends with a coda that brings back the opening theme. The third movement is marked Allegro and is in the key of A minor. It is the most virtuosic of the four movements, with a fast and intricate melody that is played in the right hand over a complex accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations and embellishments, and the piece ends with a coda that brings back the opening theme. The fourth and final movement is marked Allegro moderato and is in the key of G major. It has a lively and playful character, with a melody that is played in the right hand over a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then repeated with variations and embellishments, and the piece ends with a coda that brings back the opening theme. Overall, Tellefsen's Mazurkas (4), Op. 3, are characterized by their lively tempo, distinctive rhythm, and virtuosic piano writing. They are a testament to Tellefsen's skill as a composer and his deep admiration for the music of Frédéric Chopin.

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