Chopin Mazurka in G, Op.posth.S1 No.2a (BI 16)

Recording by Ashkenazy

This mazurka has a very strong waltz feel to it, unlike some of the other mazurkas where the pulse is on a weak beat.

Mazurka in D, Op.posth.P2 No.2 (BI 71)

Recording by Ashkenazy

This mazurkas has a trio, too! Also, now that I think about it, Chopin's mazurkas don't tend to go that high up in terms of register, but this one does.

Mazurka in D, Op.posth.A1 No.1 (BI 4) (Mazurek)

Recording by Ashkenazy

I thought that it was interesting that there was a trio section in this mazurka, even though the mazurka is only about a minute long.

Mazurka in C, Op.posth.P2 No.3 (BI 82)

Recording by Ashkenazy

I just can't get over how crazy the rhythmic emphases get in these mazurkas: this mazurka is a classic example.

Mazurka in B flat, Op.posth.S1 No.2b (BI 16) (Prague)

Recording by Ashkenazy

There was some interesting rhythm stuff going on in here.

Mazurka in B flat, Op.posth.P2 No.1 (BI 73) (for Alexandra Wolowska)

Recording by Ashkenazy

The melodic line reminds one of skipping and frolicking. Seriously.

Mazurka in A flat, Op.posth.P2 No.4 (BI 85) (Szymanowska)

Recording by Ashkenazy

This mazurka has a sweeping rhythm to it, a sway that gives it a definitive dance feel.

Mazurka No.51 in A minor, Op.posth.S2 No.5 (BI 140) (à Émile Gaillard)

Recording by Ashkenazy

This mazurka did a lot of chromatic moving downward.

Mazurka No.50 n A minor, Op.posth.S2 No.4 (BI 134) (Notre Temps)

Recording by Ashkenazy

The one thing that stood out to me a lot in this mazurka was that there were a lot of modulations.

Mazurka no.49 - Op.68 no.4: F-minor

Recording by Ashkenazy

This is definitely one of the slower mazurkas. I might also say that it was filled with more emotion than some of the other mazurkas, at least having to do with deep vs. surface stuff.

Mazurka no.48 - Op.68 no.3: F-major

Recording by Ashkenazy

The repetition of the same rhythm with different harmonies was effective in this mazurka.

Mazurka no.47 - Op.68 no.2: A-minor

Recording by Ashkenazy

The "si" is hovered around quite a bit in this particular mazurka, which gives it a kind of foreign feel, the kind of foreign feel of which I'm not sure...

Mazurka no.46 - Op.68 no.1: C-major

Recording by Ashkenazy

It was interesting how in some of this mazurka the rhythmic emphasis was on the third beat.

Mazurka no.45 - Op.67 no.4: A-minor

Recording by Ashkenazy

The combination of figurations and rhythm don't necessarily make the melody memorable, but enjoyable to listen to.

Mazurka no.44 - Op.67 no.3: C-major

Recording by Ashkenazy

The dynamic changes in this mazurka really added a lot of depth and interest to the piece.

Mazurka no.43 - Op.67 no.2: G-minor

Recording by Ashkenazy

I really liked the accented grace notes that Chopin used in this: it was quite exciting.