The Mazurka (Polish: mazurek or mazur) is a Polish folk dance in triple meter,
usually at a lively tempo, and with strong accents unsystematically placed
on the second or third beat. Originally from the cultural region of Mazovia,
it is one of Poland's national dances. The Mazurka, alongside the polka dance,
became popular at the ballrooms of Europe in the 19th century, particularly
through the notable works by Frédéric Chopin.
Mazurkas usually range from bright and playful, to wistful and melancholic.
Example of a mazurka with Krzysztof Książek playing Op. 50 No. 3 (4:25)
1. Mazurka in C major, Op. 24 no. 2 (1834-5) Martha Argerich (2:10)
2. Mazurka in A minor, Op. 68 No. 2 (1826-7) Grigory Skolov (3:50)
3. Mazurka in F minor, Op. 68 No. 4 (1849) Grigory Skolov (3:50)
NEXT TIME:
2. Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 (1833)
on the second or third beat. Originally from the cultural region of Mazovia,
it is one of Poland's national dances. The Mazurka, alongside the polka dance,
became popular at the ballrooms of Europe in the 19th century, particularly
through the notable works by Frédéric Chopin.
Example of a mazurka with Krzysztof Książek playing Op. 50 No. 3 (4:25)
1. Mazurka in C major, Op. 24 no. 2 (1834-5) Martha Argerich (2:10)
2. Mazurka in A minor, Op. 68 No. 2 (1826-7) Grigory Skolov (3:50)
3. Mazurka in F minor, Op. 68 No. 4 (1849) Grigory Skolov (3:50)
NEXT TIME:
2. Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 (1833)
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