from Oannes *

Οι μαζούρκες του Frédéric Chopin όπως η λέξη μαρτυρεί, βασίζονται σ’ ένα χορό της πατρίδας του Πολωνίας. Ο συνθέτης δεν ήταν ο πρώτος, όπως λέγεται συχνά, που έφερε “λαϊκά” στοιχεία στην “κλασική” μουσική. Κανείς όμως δεν το έκανε με τη δική του φυσικότητα και το δικό του απαιτητικό τρόπο – δεν αποκλείεται ο συνδυασμός να είναι το μυστικό της τεράστιας και διαχρονικής απήχησής του.
Ακούμε τρεις από τις μαζούρκες, σε ερμηνεία του Jean-Mark Luisada. Στη δεύτερη απ’ αυτές μπορεί κανείς να διακρίνει την προαναγγελία ενός Ντεμπισί [ο Σοπέν ήταν το είδωλό του] ή ακόμα, με λίγη καλή θέληση, …της jazz.
✻Frédéric Chopin’s mazurkas, as the word suggests, are based on a dance of his native Poland. The composer was not the first, as is often said, to bring “folk” elements to “classical” music. But no one did it in such a natural and demanding way – it is possible that the combination is the secret of his huge and timeless appeal.
We hear three of the mazurkas, performed by Jean-Mark Luisada. On the second of these one can notice the foreshadowing of Debussy [Chopin was his idol] or even, with a little goodwill, … of jazz.◼︎
00:00 Op. 59, No. 3 In F Sharp Minor
03:36 Op. 17, No. 4 In A Minor
07:40 Op. 6, No. 1 In F Sharp Minor
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Enjoy!
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As always, I’m happy to hear your thoughts, however I’d highly recommend a direct dialogue with the …’source’ [why comments are closed here], so please visit Oannes’ page where you can also listen to the music!
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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!
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