Lost Chopin Waltz Discovered... Or Is It a Mazurka?! COMPARING the Two Versions!

[@RolandHuettmann]

You are playing this newly discovered waltz-mazurka as if there is no passage of time, it could revolve and revolve -- weaving a net of beauty and energy...❤😊 Thank you, Elina

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@anonjp-f7r]

I like the Mazurka version better than the Waltz. Thanks, Elina!

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thanks! (Me too actually) ❤️

[@napilopez]

Wow, both of these performances are my favorite of this piece so far, and I too lean toward the Mazurka. You've really tapped into the Chopin more than anyone else I've heard so far.

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@pianopapote]

I prefer the first version. Beautiful interpretation! I love it!

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you!!

[@Incredible_Piano]

Great interpretation- I like both versions 🌹
Both are very dramatic

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you! 💜

[@ya_ya_ya.]

I love both of your interpretations! The difference in color is beautiful ✨️

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you! ☺️

[@ChalumeauLOL]

The Mazurka interpretation is propably the best of this new piece for me! ❤

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Yay! 😁

[@cribedadabecri5764]

It is a Mazurka!!

[@ElinaAkselrud]

💜💜💜

[@lukesavage1019]

what’s the difference!! please

[@ElinaAkselrud]

@@lukesavage1019 generally you can read about the differences online. In this video - primarily think beat & rubato. 😉 also the general character.

[@FrancodellaVittoria3567]

E chi ha scritto Valse allora?

[@ElinaAkselrud]

@@FrancodellaVittoria3567 Chopin ❤️

[@mitchnew3037]

Wow awesome job ❤❤

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you! ❤️

[@anya0612]

Excellent interpretation!!!

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you!

[@bobbygadourymusic5476]

Mazurka! Both sound great, though.

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thank you!

[@DenZhdanovPianist]

Both versions are great, but the second is the most unique of all I heard, including mine 🫶

[@ElinaAkselrud]

“…including yours.” Oh my goodness, Maestro 😂😂😂
Thanks!

[@KMAzuer]

Bravissimo!!! World-class interpretation

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thanks!! 😁

[@PedroCristian]

Mazurka sounds more elaborate, the articulations are more interesting.

[@ElinaAkselrud]

Thanks!

[@NickyBouwers]

When I first heard this composition, I was wondering if it actually a Mazurka. After your two excellent performances I think it is actually a Mazurka.

[@tigron1530]

I like alot more the waltz ver, the other ver is alot of sustain

[@Op25No2]

It’s definitely a mazurka, the emphasis on the second beat is painfully clear. Imo, his waltzes are more lyrical while his Mazurkas are more free

[@gerritmalego3116]

I tend to go as well to Mazurka, as I try visualizing this piece being danced to, being a waltz just doesn't seem right. A mazurka dance matches this music much better