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The Mazurka op.7 n.3 is the only one in the set to feature no repeats. It returns to a folkish and rustic surround. The scene opens pianissimo with a sound like a bagpipes, then an oberek appears as the principal theme. This is followed by a kujawiak, interrupted by…

The Fuga is one of the most complex and interesting compositions of Bach and is characterized by the imitation. Its structure, in general, is even if others have some variants of the following scheme: exposure, counter exposure, development and entertainment, close, pedal The elements that characterize it are four: SUBJECT, ANSWER to dominant tonality, CONTROVERSY, … Continue reading J S Bach Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, from Bach’s Well-tempered Clavier

The Mazurka Op.7 n.3 is the only one in the set to feature no repeats. It returns to a folkish and rustic surround. The scene opens pianissimo with a sound like a bagpipes, then an Oberek appears as the principal theme. This is followed by a Kujawiak, interrupted by the violent entrance of a Mazur … Continue reading F. Chopin: Mazurka Op.7 N.3

Mazurka op. 7 No. 2 was composed by Chopin in A minor. It has an intimate sound and at some times even graceful. The central part instead seems to evoke a medieval festival music with a trumpet ring. In fact in the album of Elsner’s daughter, Emilia was found a previous version, with an initial … Continue reading F. Chopin: Mazurka Op.7 N.2