Though the most well-known mazurkas for piano come from Chopin, I really enjoy this short and sweet Debussyian take on the form. Rather than extensive commentary on the Mazurka, I'll leave you to enjoy the piece -- here are a few moments I particularly like:
(1:04) Lilting reprise of the melody, the following chromatic descent, and the richness of that last melodic statement together make for a beautiful closure of the A section.
(1:32) Sudden modulation to F major from D major darkens and warms the color instantly.
(1:52) Suspended chords (or densely voiced extended chords) and the irregular resolutions, along with subtle chromatic motions to change harmonic color are gorgeously rendered.
(2:31) Debussy hangs on to the E pedal tone for seven bars, finally giving way to the heart-melting D major (or D Lydian) chord...
(2:56) ...before running off to a simple and elegant ending.
(1:04) Lilting reprise of the melody, the following chromatic descent, and the richness of that last melodic statement together make for a beautiful closure of the A section.
(1:32) Sudden modulation to F major from D major darkens and warms the color instantly.
(1:52) Suspended chords (or densely voiced extended chords) and the irregular resolutions, along with subtle chromatic motions to change harmonic color are gorgeously rendered.
(2:31) Debussy hangs on to the E pedal tone for seven bars, finally giving way to the heart-melting D major (or D Lydian) chord...
(2:56) ...before running off to a simple and elegant ending.
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