Composer

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Thomas D.A. Tellefsen

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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9:15

Movement_count

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4

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Thomas D.A. Tellefsen's 'Mazurkas (4) for piano, Op. 1' is a set of four mazurkas composed in 1844. The pieces were premiered in the same year in Paris, where Tellefsen was living at the time. The mazurka was a popular dance form in the 19th century, originating in Poland and characterized by its lively tempo and triple meter. The first mazurka in the set, marked Allegro moderato, is in the key of G minor and features a melancholic melody that is contrasted by a more upbeat middle section. The second mazurka, marked Allegretto, is in the key of E-flat major and has a more playful character, with a lively melody that is punctuated by syncopated rhythms. The third mazurka, marked Andantino, is in the key of A minor and has a more introspective character, with a lyrical melody that is accompanied by delicate arpeggios in the left hand. The final mazurka, marked Allegro, is in the key of D major and has a more virtuosic character, with a fast-paced melody that is accompanied by rapid figurations in the right hand. Overall, Tellefsen's 'Mazurkas (4) for piano, Op. 1' showcase his skill as a composer and pianist, with their varied characters and technical demands. The set is a testament to the enduring popularity of the mazurka as a dance form and its influence on classical music in the 19th century.

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