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Scherzos and Ballades are Chopin’s new conception of romantic musical form where he developed new means of expression. In France in the XIV^th century the term ‘ballad’ meant a form of poetry, usually sung. In the XV^th century Ballad evolved into a vocal composition - the highest voice singing melody with the text...

Polonaise in F sharp minor op. 44

In this Polonaise we can hear two dances - Polonaise and Mazurka

Polonaise structure

Mazurka structure

This Polonaise also consists of parts lacking a dance rhythm or parts where an...

Mazurka in B major op. 56 no 1

• Mazur and Waltz-oberek ritornel in the middle section (E flat major)

• constant transfer of the melody (from the bass to the soprano part)

• perfect 5^ths in the accompaniment

Mazurka in C major op. 56 no 2

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The evolution of Chopin's Mazurkas is based on a transition from the dance pieces to the forms of reflective lyric - the most personal expression of the composer. Authenticity of Chopin's Mazurkas involves capturing, organically associated with each other in folk music, features of intonation, rhythm and construction. The means of stylisation employed...