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Polish composer (1810–1849) considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Partial self-contained partly-printed DS, signed "F. Chopin," one page, 7.25 x 6, no date but circa August 1845. A receipt confirming payment for the copyright for a trio of Chopin's solo mazurkas, featuring a brief musical quote penned by an amanuensis. In part: "Received of Messrs. Wessel & Co., No. 67, Frith Street, Soho Square, London, the sum of Ten Pounds…for the absolute Sale of all my Copyright and Interest, present and future, vested and contingent, or otherwise, for the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, of and in the following work: 'Trois Mazurkas pour le Piano Op. 59.'" In very good to fine condition, with a few small stains, and wrinkling along the right edge. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
Frédéric Chopin's Mazurkas, Op. 59, composed and published in 1845, are a set of three piano pieces that reflect his deep connection to Polish folk music. These works blend traditional dance rhythms with Chopin's unique harmonic language, showcasing complex chromaticism and rhythmic intricacy. The trio opens with a warm and comforting Mazurka in A minor, followed by a short, memorable Mazurka in A-flat major, and closes with the fast-paced Mazurka in F-sharp minor, which carries an energetic and powerful melody. Chopin's Mazurkas, Op. 59, embody both nostalgia and innovation, making them among his most evocative explorations of Polish cultural themes.
