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Mazurka op. 56, 1
for pianoforte in B Major, Op. 56, 1 (Br. 153, KK. 761-773)
composed in 1843, published in 1844
Mazurka op. 56, 2
for pianoforte in C Major, Op. 56, 2 (Br. 153, KK. 761-773)
composed in 1843, published in 1844
Mazurka op. 56, 3
for pianoforte in C minor, Op. 56, 3 (Br. 153, KK. 761-773)
composed in 1844, published in 1844
three mazurkas dedicated to Madame Catherine Maberly
Berceuse op. 57
for pianoforte in D Flat Major, Op. 57 (Br. 154, KK. 774-782)
composed in 1843, revised in 1844, published in 1845
dedicated to Mademoiselle Elise Gavard
"My variants are at your disposal." - From Chopin's letter to Maurice Schlesinger in Paris, Dec 1844
"My sonata and berceuse have already been published." - Chopin's letter to his family in Warsaw, Nohant 18 Jul 1845
Sonata no. 3 op. 58
for pianoforte in B minor, Op. 58 (Br. 155, KK. 783-790)
composed in 1844/summer, published in 1845
dedicated to Emilie Perthuis
"Dear Friend. My sonata as well as the variants are at your disposal. I should like one thousand and two hundred francs for both works. I would have called in on you but I'm feeling good for nothing. My respects to your wife." - Chopin's letter to Maurice Schlesinger in Paris, Paris Dec 1844
"Oh how time flics. I don't know what's happening but I can't produce anything decent, although I'm not lazing and pottering about like I was with you, just sitting all day and night in my room. But I simply must get some manuscript finished before I leave here because I'm unable to compose in the winter. Since you left, I've only written that sonata." - From Chopin's letter to Kalasanty and Ludwika Jedrzejewicz in Warsaw, Nohant Aug 1845
Mazurka op. 59, 1
for pianoforte in A minor, Op. 59, 1 (Br. 157, KK. 791-806)
composed in 1845/6-7, published in 1845
� I have written three new Mazurkas that will probably be issued in Berlin; Stern, one of my acquaintances, a good fellow, and a learned musician, whose father is starting a music shop, is asking for them.� - From a letter by F. Chopin to his family in Warsaw, Nohant 18 Jul 1845.
�Dear friend, you permitted me to send manuscripts to Mr. Stern via Franchomme From a letter by F. Chopin to as well as a brief letter with an enclosed page for F. Mendelssohn. I changed my mind about the planned dedication.� - From a letter by F. Chopin to August Leo in Paris, Nohant 9 Oct 1845.Mazurka op. 59, 2
for pianoforte in A Flat Major, Op. 59, 2 (Br. 157, KK. 791-806)
composed in 1845/6-7, published in 1845
�My dear Chopin! I would like to make a certain request. As my old friend, would you be so kind as to write several bars of music, adding a note at the bottom that you composed them for my wife (Cecile M. B.), and send them to me? [�] I trust that you will grant me this kindness, and forgive me that in this manner I increase the number of intruders who disturb your peace. Your always deeply devoted. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy� - From a letter by F.Mendelssohn � Bartholdy to F. Chopin in Paris, Berlin 3 Nov 1844.
�My dear, With a bit of good will please imagine that I am writing this letter immediately after receiving the post which brought such favourable news from you. Since my sentiments have nothing in common with this delay � please accept these words as if they had arrived on time. If the enclosed sheet of paper is not too crumpled, and an opportune occasion is at hand, would you be so kind as to present it to Mrs. Mendelssohn. Let me remind you that even if you do possess friends and admirers worthier and closer to you, none is more sincere than I. Always whole � heartedly devoted. Chopin� - From a letter by F. Chopin to Mendelssohn Bartholdy in Berlin, Paris 8 Oct 1845.Mazurka op. 59, 3
for pianoforte in F sharp minor, Op. 59, 3 (Br. 157, KK. 791-806)
composed in 1845/6-7, published in 1845
�My new Mazurkas have been issued in Berlin by Stern [�]. They are not dedicated to anyone.� - From a letter by F. Chopin to his family in Warsaw, Paris 12 December 1845.
Barcarolle op. 60
for pianoforte in F Sharp Major, Op. 60 (Br. 158, KK. 807-814)
composed in 1845/autumn-1846/summer, published in 1846
dedicated to Madame la Baronne de Stockhausen
"Now I'd like to complete a Sonata with cello, a Barcarolle, and something else, I don't know what I'll call it." - From Chopin's letter to his family in Warsaw, Paris 12 Dec 1845
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