Piano Master Class – Marjan Kiepura presents workshop on Chopin’s Mazurka Op. 17, No. 4 in A minor.

Pianist Marjan Kiepura presents a tutorial on Frederic Chopin’s iconic Mazurka Op. 17, No. 4 in A minor. There are three types of Mazurkas: Kuyawiak which is slower, the Mazur has a livelier tempo and the faster Oberek. This Mazurka is a supreme example of a Kuyawiak. Here, Marjan Kiepura offers a historic background and interpretive suggestions, after many years of performing this work. This amazing Mazurka has modernistic elements which was ahead of its time. Recorded at the Liederkranz Foundation in New York City.

[lisarsng]

While I won’t choose to voice it or phrase it exactly like how you’ve shown, I have found the most value in your instruction to explore accents, rhythmic pauses and space. I’ve also learnt a whole lot just by observing how you finished your last right hand sole C note. Your analysis demystified why my teacher said I was good playing this when I was scratching my head to understand why she said so. I was honestly very clueless why what I did on separate hands was considered “good”. Thank you.

[mtnstreamsmusic]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love walking through the understanding of what is going on in this enigmatic, beautiful piece. Thank you!

[agnieszkaokonska]

Love this mazurka - so beautiful and nostalgic - like a memory from a distant past. I never thought about its 'contemporary' or even 'futuristic' moments. Many thanks for the fascinating GIFT of your interpretation!

[knipping]

You seem to understand Chopin and his music so totally — love your playing and your wonderful master class!

[kriswiwatowski]

Ja takze bardzo serdecznie dziekuje panie Marjanie!
Now I am working on this Mazurka to become a true gift of heart to someone dear.

[brandonwarweg]

Chopins Mazurkas were sooOo ahead of their time when he composed them. He was basically playing around with atonality almost 100 years before Schoenberg started doing his thing!! Imo, no one, absolutely nobody, knew more about what the piano was capable of and how to bring out the best sound from the instrument as well as having the most efficient & relaxed technique to play the piano. If only he could've been around for another 15yrs or so...

[johnburniston]

I find this Mazurka so intimate, bordering on sadness. Therefore delicacy and softness like a conversation and nostalgia with a final 'goodbye in the right hand at the end is my offering. Also lifting the pedal on staccato notes and observing rests.-taking a breath! 18/4/25 Me 90 yrs.

[marcus]

Wonderful performance, wonderful advice! Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[pianist]

I am so glad to find this channel and this extraordinary masterclass! Thanks Maestro!

[edmundknox]

Highly enjoyable and informative and much enhanced by visual accompaniment

[slentilus]

Very informative videos!! Please do upload more often!

[deniswong]

Wonderful performance ! Amazing ! So far my most favorite presentation of this piece.

[dariacon]

Thank you so much for your insight, this is extremely interesting and helpful to discover the infinite possibilities Chopin gives us.

[shufangmyazhang]

really nice interpretation, do you have time to have interpret op.67 no.2.3.4? Really like that set music.thank you

[alainrainbows]

I can not thank you enough I get to learn from you so much and 🙏🙏🙏

[SSS-sfxy]

This is great! Interesting someone mentioning a jazziness about it because chick corea played around with this peace. Hope to see more analysis of Chopin maybe barcorolle or ballades etc