MUSIC 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Mazurka, George Sand, Franz Liszt
13 Apr 2013
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Fr d ric chopin (1810 in poland - 1849 in paris, tuberculosis) Daddy"s french, mother"s polish, he was in between the two. Polish nationalism was strong: polonaises and mazurkas taught and sold music to make 7142$ 1830-31 (at age 20) lyrical melodies; use of rubato (slowing down at key moments in music) it was a polish dance written during russian occupation (anti-russian message) chopin"s music passionate and direct. Emphasis on 2nd beat, where dancers click their heels. Mazurka in b- at: mazurka homophonic texture right hand plays melody left hand supports and enhances it. B: gentle theme: no wide leaps, limited range. C: quiet and mysterious, descending minor scale (drone accompaniment) 28 - individual concert pieces), sad, not bad.
