Frederic Chopin ： Mazurka no.35 C-Dur Op.56-3

Built on a dance rhythm, this mazurka lets the character of its melodies shift within a triple-meter flow. Listening for the repetition and transformation of short motifs, as well as the contrast between passages of differing character, reveals a wealth of nuance within its concise design. The accents and dotted rhythms characteristic of the mazurka should not be made overly mechanical; a gentle flexibility helps preserve their expressive quality. Keep the left-hand accompaniment light, let the right-hand melody sing, and use the pedal and pauses thoughtfully at changes of scene to bring out both the dance-like charm and delicate shading.