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

[@gerry30]

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.

[@ciararespect4296]

I should imagine its most people's favourite

[@più_lento_28_13]

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]

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

[@Lisztener147]

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]

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.

[@JamesBrown-py8kq]

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

[@stefanmathys3272]

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.

[@margarethansen7480]

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]

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!

[@SonataSecrets]

Appreciate it Dario! :)

[@vincenthlu]

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

[@andytimmonsguitar]

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

[@friedrichp8408]

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

[@acompyt]

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]

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

[@hele.45699]

So this is a quite high level?

[@prelude6985]

@@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]

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

[@hele.45699]

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

[@hele.45699]

@@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]

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

[@SonataSecrets]

Good luck with it!

[@Snappydadshoes]

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]

Thank you. Excellent commentary and explanations.

[@sukholmes1066]

Thanks!

[@vanhavirta]

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

[@SR71YF12]

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]

Спасибо!

[@DianaGittins-j3l]

Thank you! Inspiring and helpful 😊

[@bluepearl4806]

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

[@bifeldman]

Fresh insights

[@josesouza9820]

Excellent video!

[@torsten-eil-klavier]

Great video! I love it! 😃👍

[@Michael-k8v3z]

Thank you so much!

[@just_peachy7344]

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

[@2174863]

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

[@giuseppeagresta1425]

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

[@sweichshahak]

very good. thanks/

[@sayonara6301]

What chord is bar 9 ? Tks

[@tpollio]

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

[@MosesM514]

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

[@nezkeys79]

Only 39 😢

[@bluepearl4806]

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]

First❤

[@Barrosgestioninmobiliaria]

❤

[@petroglyph888mcgregor2]

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]

Nooooo, the emotes have gone 😢

[@sukholmes1066]

Thanks!

[@sukholmes1066]

Thanks!

[@sukholmes1066]

Thanks!