ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.04.018
Analysis of Musical Understanding and Performance of Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
Xinyi Dong
College of Art, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
*Corresponding author: Xinyi Dong
Published: May 27,2024
Abstract
This article analyzes Chopin's Scherzo Op. 31 No. 2, which is the most well-known among Chopin's four Scherzos. It has become a classic piece due to its exceptional performance techniques and the combination of playing skills prevalent at that time. This paper analyzes the three parts of the piece, namely the presentation part, the middle part, and the recapitulation part. With its musical connotations and performance practices as the entry point of the analysis, one can experience the artistic characteristics of Chopin's compositions. This experience is related to one's own practice and involves engaging in artistic and technical discussions. The Second Scherzo in B-flat minor is characterized by a 3-beat, fast, and lively tempo. Although there are many repetitive passages in the middle, there are also some variations that place high demands on the player's technical skills and musical understanding. This includes contrasting the passages with each other and following the emotional tone of the piece.
Keywords
Chopin's Scherzo, musical understanding, playing skills
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How to cite this paper
Analysis of Musical Understanding and Performance of Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
How to cite this paper: Xinyi Dong. (2024) Analysis of Musical Understanding and Performance of Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 8(4), 922-925.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.04.018