F. Chopin - Mazurka Op.63 no.3 - analysis. Greg Niemczuk's lecture

Polish concert pianist Greg Niemczuk explains and plays the complete cycle of Chopin's Mazurkas.
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[@LeosPianoAcademy]

Thank you for posting about your Mazurkas! There is not a lot about them on KZbin. I love them. Op63 no3 is one of my favorites.

[@gregniemczuk]

My pleasure! Spread the word please!

[@user-te8er6fd8o]

I was very moved when I saw your lecture. I was practicing this piece by myself, but thanks to your lecture, my understanding of this mazurka has deepened. Your interpretation of 13:30 in particular is very refreshing and I would never have noticed it if I hadn't listened to your interpretation. I felt like crying when I thought how strong Chopin was longing for his homeland. And repeated questions and answers in this mazurka. It made me realize that this short mazurka has a very deep story hidden inside. Thank you very much from Japan.

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you so much! I love Japan and the sensitivity of your people! I am coming back to Japan in January 2025!

[@michaeldailey3219]

Outstanding, thank you for doing this. I came here because this mazurka kept going on in my head in my sleep over and over all night last night, so I had to seek it out today and found your excellent exposition.

[@gregniemczuk]

So nice! Thank you! Welcome in my world! Here you can find analysies of most of Chopin's music, updated every week!

[@yulianshvets]

Outstanding analysis) I've played this mazurka several years ago and almost forgot it, now you've made me sit to my piano immediately and revive it) thank you so much)

[@amirso007]

Amazing interpretation. You are great!

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you so much!

[@lindaweedmark6025]

I heard this piece a while back and had to look at the score to see how tge ending could possibly be played with only two hands. So I also wanted to see it performed. So beautiful! I found particularly interesting the part about those first three notes connecting with a part later in the piece.

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you !

[@kailarochelle6322]

Wonderful as always. So enlightening.

[@ewapiano1222]

Hallo!I am very happy to listen your next lecture expecially in this difficult time!Thank you and greetings to you and all of beautiful NorwayE

[@metin.kahraman]

So much detail for understanding the nature of the piece, thank you very much!

[@ewapiano1222]

Thank you and don't loose us!!!

[@user-pq1np6jm2c]

👏👏👏Excellent! I am so happy to hear your analysis. thanks Greg.

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you!

[@hannastaszak1684]

Mazurki Fryderyka Chopina to kwintesencja polskości ❤

[@lourdesdahl6728]

Hi Greg,i cannot imagin dancing this mazurka, and the reason why in my opinio is too deep and profoundly , full of sentimental feeling that it is overwhelming, i much rather sit and listen to the sound of the melody, i definitely love it,thank you Greg, because I know you understand perfectly,.Greg,i am sorry because i miss the practice sessions,i really need to learn more about it,i was practicing the Mazurka no 63 op 3,and for this reason i miss aut your analysis and sharing your thoughts with us,looking forward to try again,thank you very much,.

[@jacoballen447]

First time watching your videos. This is exactly what I've been looking for (analysis and interpretation, especially of the Mazurkas which are my favorite, but always seemed to get swept under the rug)

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you Jacob! And welcome to my music world!

[@ewapiano1222]

and so much meaning..

[@muge0711]

I've managed to listen to the end, what would your teacher say?

[@GeorgiosMarinakis]

Great video!! Best regrards, Georgios Marinakis, Istanbul, Turkey :)

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you dear Georgios!

[@elenitapianohoy3114]

I find It very difficult I Hope i can learn with this. The end IS very difficult for small hands

[@ewapiano1222]

really!

[@ewapiano1222]

See you againE

[@ewapiano1222]

Where is polish edition?E

[@gregniemczuk]

Published now!

[@ewapiano1222]

@@gregniemczuk thank youEnglish I listened 2 times waiting.How was your concert today Maestro?

[@musiclover4311]

Greg, you are absolutely wrong about Beethoven's "Les Adieux" Op 81. It's one of the most complex of the 32 LvB sonatas written by LvNB for his friend and benefactor Archduke Rudolph. Extremely complex music auguring LvB's "Emperor" Piano concerto which was written in the same key of E flat. You need to understand the music you are talking about.

[@gregniemczuk]

I agree with you!!! I love this Sonata and I value it very high but please understand I was only talking about the musical language of it. Comparing to the previous (especially Apassionata) and the next ones (!!!!) It almost sounds like Mozart and you must agree with that. I have a great knowledge of Beethoven's Sonatas believe me.

[@musiclover4311]

This is a deeply introspective, soulful Mazurka, one of the most the MOST deeply soulful ones. If you as a Pole do not have it in your soul to understand it, I cannot explain it to you. Please listen to Krystian, Artur, Vladimir or Martha in fact, not to mention Daniil or almost ANYBODY with an understanding of the inner soul of a Mazurek.

[@gregniemczuk]

Ok. The true beauty of art is than noone is right. Even my myself. We all are trying. We are artists. We share what we feel, not copy Krystian, Ashlenazy, Daniil or.others. I'm sorry. I'm Niemczuk. maybe I'm bad, but many people love my playing. There's a place in the world for anyone. I'm not sad reading your comment. I take it seriously. I can see your point but I hope you can see mine.

[@ewapiano1222]

only tree notes!!

[@muge0711]

No, you haven't understood this piece. I miss the love, the longlife waltz between two people, and the fragility of that

[@gregniemczuk]

It's not a Waltz, it's a Mazurka... But everyone can have his/her own opinion. My videos are subjective. Thank you for watching!

[@musiclover4311]

unfortunately, Greg is often too simplistic.

[@muge0711]

If you play a note play it the most beautiful as you can or do not play at all.

[@ffun662]

Let's see you do better.

[@musiclover4311]

You REALLY butcher this piece don't you!???

[@gregniemczuk]

? 😔