What Makes a Chopin MAZURKA? Op. 17 no. 4 in A minor - Analysis

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 54

  • @gerry30
    @gerry30 Рік тому +29

    This has always been my favorite Chopin Mazurka. I loved the way Horowitz played it late in life. It always made me think of somber, steel gray winter days. Thank you for the analysis. 30 years ago, it wasn't within my power to play, now it seems quite accessible with your analysis. I'd forgotten how beautiful it is.

  • @più_lento_28_13
    @più_lento_28_13 Рік тому +14

    this specific piece feels like it is truly out of this world, like the cosmos itself expressing some sort of infinite, ethereal haunting beauty through music

  • @CaptaineBluntschli
    @CaptaineBluntschli Рік тому +11

    I love your teaching style! You radiate love for the music, for all music. What a heartbreaking mazurka this one is.

  • @Lisztener147
    @Lisztener147 Рік тому +15

    One of the most mysterious and beautiful Chopin pieces in my opinion, great analysis as always, hope you will do more mazurkas in future.

  • @rhadoo0117
    @rhadoo0117 11 днів тому

    I just discovered your channel by listening to various interpretations of this Mazurka. I was blown away by the authenticity of your analysis and I feel very lucky to have found your channel. Thank you for sharing your love of music with the world.
    I am far away from being technically able to play this piece, but I hope to play it one day. I’ve taken up the piano only one year ago. I did learn the Prelude no. 4, which you referenced, and I’m happy to discover the similarities between these two beautiful pieces.

  • @stefanmathys3272
    @stefanmathys3272 Рік тому +1

    A beautiful piece that I used to play. Thanks for this in-depth tutorial. It's great to see the score, while you are commenting and playing. It is a very good format.

  • @JamesBrown-py8kq
    @JamesBrown-py8kq Рік тому +5

    Yes! The one I was waiting for. And of course you absolutely nailed it.
    Immensely grateful.

  • @margarethansen7480
    @margarethansen7480 Рік тому +4

    Between the channels I follow, no doubts you’re the best!
    Fantastic analysis of the “genre”, together with that sensible, poetic and beautiful Chopin’s Mazurka!👏👏👏as always

  • @4080475
    @4080475 Рік тому +5

    Another lovely video, in depth analysis, history, context, the whole 9 yards. Well done Henrik, I’m glad to be supporting you on Patreon and I wish all music lovers who watch your work would contribute even with a small token. I have printed this mazurka which I did not know and I am having a go. Thanks!

  • @vincenthlu
    @vincenthlu Рік тому +5

    So glad you made this video. Have been wondering about this.

  • @andytimmonsguitar
    @andytimmonsguitar Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the beautiful playing and insight Henrik..I love these videos so much ❤

  • @friedrichp8408
    @friedrichp8408 Рік тому +5

    i love to wach your analysis so much, very well commented

  • @acompyt
    @acompyt Рік тому +2

    Amazing analysis work as always! It’s interesting to see how his works may or not impact his later pieces. Drawing inspiration not only from his favorite composers but also from himself! Cant wait to see what you do next!

  • @prelude6985
    @prelude6985 Рік тому +4

    Perfect timing. I'm learning this for my abrsm grade 8 exam!

    • @hele.45699
      @hele.45699 Рік тому +1

      So this is a quite high level?

    • @prelude6985
      @prelude6985 Рік тому

      @@hele.45699 On a technical level not so much but its more about the depth of expression required as well as the ability control the delicate melody.

    • @soozb15
      @soozb15 Рік тому +1

      Good luck! I'm playing it as my own-choice fourth piece for grade 7.

    • @hele.45699
      @hele.45699 Рік тому

      @@prelude6985 Thank you, "depth of expression" is what triggers me. Thankyou.

    • @hele.45699
      @hele.45699 Рік тому

      @@soozb15 Unfortunately I have no glimpse what these levels are about, seven sounds high. I started 2019 and am now in my fourth piece: Consolation No. 3.

  • @74CDT333
    @74CDT333 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a good video, I am glad I have discovered your channel and your work. I was looking for a new piece to work on and you've convinced me with this mazurka

  • @Snappydadshoes
    @Snappydadshoes Рік тому

    Chopin is simply amazing. The way he was able to create melodies was truly unique. The masterpieces he wrote in only 39 years... I wish he could have lived longer to provide us with more gifts.

  • @oboefliks
    @oboefliks 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. Excellent commentary and explanations.

  • @sukholmes1066
    @sukholmes1066 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @vanhavirta
    @vanhavirta Рік тому +2

    The coda reminds me of the ending in Nocturne in D flat major.

  • @SR71YF12
    @SR71YF12 11 місяців тому

    Great analysis, happy to see that the Op 17 no 4 is getting some well-deserved love. I would love to see a similar analysis of the Op 33 no 4. The Op 17 no 4 is one of the most poetic pieces by The Poet of the Piano. Words can never suffice to describe this music, but for me the overall mood is bittersweet nostalgia and longing. He wrote the Op 17 Mazurkas shortly after settling in Paris, and quite possibly he was homesick when he wrote them.
    There is a live recording of Richter playing this Mazurka in Moscow in 1950, that interpretation is just sublime and out of this world. He understood the essence of this piece like no one else, although others have played it wonderfully too (Horowitz and Rubinstein to name a few). Similarly, Michelangelis 1962 reading of the Op 33 no 4 is unsurpassed and possibly without equal.

  • @rolnik50
    @rolnik50 Рік тому

    Спасибо!

  • @DianaGittins-j3l
    @DianaGittins-j3l 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! Inspiring and helpful 😊

  • @bluepearl4806
    @bluepearl4806 5 місяців тому

    I love your explanations very much thank you!!! I love Chopin..he was genious..He created extraordinary deepest beauties from the darkest pains...

  • @bifeldman
    @bifeldman Рік тому +3

    Fresh insights

  • @josesouza9820
    @josesouza9820 Рік тому

    Excellent video!

  • @torsten-eil-klavier
    @torsten-eil-klavier Рік тому

    Great video! I love it! 😃👍

  • @Michael-k8v3z
    @Michael-k8v3z 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @just_peachy7344
    @just_peachy7344 Рік тому

    Hi Henrik, thank you for yet another lovely analysis! I was wondering what microphone you use to record your piano?

  • @2174863
    @2174863 Рік тому +3

    Very good piece, took me awhile to fully enjoy it at first. Could you possibly do Chopin’s etude op 25 no. 7?

    • @giuseppeagresta1425
      @giuseppeagresta1425 Рік тому

      That's a beautiful one
      I suggest checking out its duo arrangement (cello and piano)

  • @sweichshahak
    @sweichshahak 9 місяців тому

    very good. thanks/

  • @izabellamardo1074
    @izabellamardo1074 2 дні тому

    Darling professor , por favor você poderia nos dar a tradução? Pois infelizmente não tenho fluência em inglês. Muito obrigada

  • @sayonara6301
    @sayonara6301 Рік тому

    What chord is bar 9 ? Tks

  • @tpollio
    @tpollio Рік тому +1

    I remember Chick Corea playing this Mazurka in one of his concerts.

  • @MosesM514
    @MosesM514 Рік тому +3

    Please do Sibelius Op. 5/6 for piano one day. It's an amazing piece.

  • @nezkeys79
    @nezkeys79 Рік тому

    Only 39 😢

  • @bluepearl4806
    @bluepearl4806 Рік тому

    You play beautifuly!!!Why dont you play peaces fully we would love that🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank you also very much for those very clear valuable well explanations💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏

  • @rosaliedeneubourg3225
    @rosaliedeneubourg3225 Рік тому +2

    First❤

  • @Barrosgestioninmobiliaria
    @Barrosgestioninmobiliaria 11 місяців тому

  • @petroglyph888mcgregor2
    @petroglyph888mcgregor2 3 місяці тому

    I don't understand why this couldn't just be played like a waltz. Parts of it already sound like just like a waltz, no?

  • @nezkeys79
    @nezkeys79 Рік тому

    Nooooo, the emotes have gone 😢

  • @sukholmes1066
    @sukholmes1066 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @sukholmes1066
    @sukholmes1066 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @sukholmes1066
    @sukholmes1066 Рік тому

    Thanks!