Frédéric Chopin · 1810–1849
Mazurka D-Dur Op 33 Nr 2
Performed by Christoph Zbinden · 2:24
Mazurka in D major, Op. 33, No. 2, the second piece of the collection, is one of the most popular mazurkas. It has a fast tempo and strong irregular accents. The piece begins with the happy and joyful main theme, decorated with ornaments. After a second theme is introduced, the main theme is repeated for a second time. The mazurka concludes with a separate coda section that introduces a new theme, this concludes with a melody ascending high into the upper register. An average performance of this mazurka lasts around 3 minutes.