Mazurkas, Op. 63 (Chopin)

They demonstrate the composer's "late" style and may suggest a maturity of his emotional approach to the mazurka as a musical form.

Written in the key of C-sharp minor, it is songful in character with an innocent and expressive melody as the main theme.

This is followed by a short section marked sotto voce which invokes the seemingly forgotten mazurka spirit.

However, it then quickly leads to the reprise of the main theme, this time in a modified form with counterpoint, which intensifies the mood and the piece ends in dramatic fashion.

Throughout, Chopin's innovative use of contrapuntal devices and different textures creates an intimate and mournful atmosphere.