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Scherzos

 

It was Beethoven who gave the Scherzo a place in the musical history books. Beethoven's Scherzos were conceived as parts of larger design, and they contain, on the whole, enough good-humoured energy to justify their label on etymologocal grounds (Scherzo is the Italian word for joke). Chopin's scherzos, on the other hand, are self-contained works, more notable for their altering intensity and lyricism than for any spirit of playfulness.

 


Scherzo No.1 in B minor Op.20

Dedication: A Th. Albrecht

 

 

Scherzo No.1 in B minor Op.20 9:06 Kopp, S.
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor Op. 20 11:46 Pfaul, A.

 


Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor Op.31

Dedication: A Mlle Adèle de Fürstenstein

 

 

Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor Op.31 11:47 Griner, D.
Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor Op.31 9:28 Kopp, S.

 


Scherzo No.3 in C-sharp minor Op.39

Dedication: A Mr. A. Gutemann

 

 

Scherzo No.3 in C-sharp minor Op.39 7:16 Kendrick, A.
Scherzo No.3 in C-sharp minor Op.39 7:38 Pfaul, A.
Scherzo No.3 in C-sharp minor Op.39 7:41 Welch, L.

 

 


Scherzo No.4 in E major Op.54

Dedication: A Mlle. Clotilde de Caraman

 

 

Scherzo No. 4 in E major Op.54 12:56 Larrard, F. de

 

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