Mazurkas, Op. 56 (Chopin) Explained

The Op. 56 mazurkas by Frédéric Chopin are a set of three mazurkas written for solo piano and presumably written in 1843–1844 and published in 1844. A typical performance of all three mazurkas lasts around 12 minutes.^[1]

Structure

The 3 pieces are as follows:

1. Allegro non tanto (B major)
2. Vivace (C major)
3. Moderato (C minor)

Op. 56 No. 1 in B major is notable for its major-third-related 5-part rondo structure (B major-E major-B major-G major-B major).

External links

• • Chopin Institute Page on the B major mazurka
• Chopin Institute Page on the C major mazurka
• Chopin Institute Page on the C minor mazurka

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mazurkas (3) for piano, Op. 56, ... Details . 2023-03-12 . AllMusic . en.