Chopin's output as a composer throughout this period declined in quantity year by year. Whereas in 1841 he had written a dozen works, only six were written in 1842 and six shorter pieces in 1843. In 1844 he wrote only the Op. 58 sonata. 1845 saw the completion of three mazurkas (Op. 59). Although these works were more refined than many of his earlier compositions, Zamoyski opines that "his powers of concentration were failing and his inspiration was beset by anguish, both emotional and intellectual." COUNT 8
QSN1 What was the name of the single piece of work he wrote in 1844? ANS1 Op. 58 sonata QSN2 What can be said of these works compared to his work in other years even though the quantity was less? ANS2 more refined than many of his earlier compositions QSN3 How many pieces did Chopin write in 1841? ANS3 a dozen QSN4 How many pieces did Chopin compose in 1842? ANS4 six QSN5 What piece did Chopin compose in 1844? ANS5 Op. 58 sonata QSN6 How many works did Chopin write in 1842? ANS6 six QSN7 How many works did Chopin write in 1843? ANS7 six shorter pieces QSN8 How many works did Chopin write in 1845? ANS8 three mazurkas