The Op. 56 mazurkas by Frédéric Chopin are a set of three mazurkas written for solo piano and presumably written in 1843–1844 and published in 1844. A typical performance of all three mazurkas lasts around 12 minutes. ^[1]

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Structure

The 3 pieces are as follows:

1. Allegro non tanto ( B major)
2. Vivace ( C major)
3. Moderato ( C minor)

Op. 56 No. 1 in B major is notable for its major-third-related 5-part rondo structure (B major- E♭ major-B major- G major-B major).

References

External links

• Mazurkas, Op. 56: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
• Chopin Institute Page on the B major mazurka
• Chopin Institute Page on the C major mazurka
• Chopin Institute Page on the C minor mazurka

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