Frederic Chopin ： Mazurka no.46 a-moll Op.67-4

Chopin’s Mazurka No. 46 is a miniature shaped by a concise melody and the characteristic sway of a dance in triple meter. Within a structure centered on the main melody, repetition deepens its impression while subtle changes of character emerge. Its appeal lies in the contrast between the lightness of the surface motion and the underlying shades of expression, as well as the lingering resonance at the ends of phrases. In performance, the beat should not be kept mechanically even; instead, the accents and slight flexibility characteristic of the mazurka should be conveyed naturally. Keeping the left-hand accompaniment from becoming too heavy and preserving the singing quality of the melody and the clarity of its delicate ornaments will bring out the work’s intimate expression.