"Mazurka" is another unique creative field of Chopin. In the entire piano music literature, when mentioning "Mazurka", the first thing that comes to mind is Chopin. Other composers also have "Mazurkas". But only Chopin wrote a large number of "Mazurkas" that shine with special brilliance. Among Chopin's own works, "Mazurka" is also very special. First, this batch of works has the most fragrant Polish soil. In addition, this is one of his less dramatic and tragic areas of creation.
Mazurka is a folk dance from Mazuvia, Poland. Its music is all in three beats, and the typical rhythm is:
In addition, Kuyawiak dances and Obelek dances are also in three beats. Chopin's "Mazurka" was created by combining the characteristics of the above three dances. The typical rhythm of the mazurka is often revealed in Chopin's "Mazurka", but Chopin uses it superbly, far from rigidly repeating folk rhythms. Melody, Chopin was a genius who absorbed the essence of folk music and created it according to highly professional artistic standards. Harmony, mode and more are Chopin's unique creations. Despite this, the Polish folk style of "Mazurka" has not weakened; on the contrary, with a more elegant and poetic style, Tingting stands in the garden of piano music. Critics say that "Mazurka" is Chopin's vivid feeling for his hometown, land, people and the glorious spirit of the people, and is the "whole soul" of the Polish people.
Because "Mazurka" is such Polish music, a Polish pianist said that only Poles can play it well. However, one thing that the Chinese are proud of is that the 5th Chopin International Piano Competition was held in Warsaw in 1955. Chinese pianist Fu Cong not only won third place, but also won the best performance of "Mazurka" award.