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Composers and musicologists discover a previously unknown waltz attributed to Frédéric Chopin after nearly two centuries

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A previously unknown waltz by Frederic Chopin has been discovered in the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The manuscript, which measures approximately four inches by five inches, is believed to be one of ten missing Chopin waltzes. It was first discovered in 2019 by curator Robinson McClellan, who then sought outside expert help to verify its authenticity. While the manuscript is not signed by Chopin, the handwriting includes his distinctive bass clef, leading experts to believe it was written by him. The waltz itself is notable for being shorter than any other waltz written by Chopin, lasting approximately one minute.

  1. US
    Morgan Library & Museum
    1. The score contains fingerings and dynamic markings, suggesting that Chopin thought the piece might be performed someday.
    2. The penmanship matches other examples of Chopin's handwriting.
    3. Chopin famously wrote in 'small forms,' but this work, lasting about one minute, is shorter than any other waltz by him.
  2. US
    Robinson McClellan
    Morgan Library & Museum
    1. What we're most certain about is it is written in the hand of Chopin, paper that he wrote on himself in his own hand.
    2. To hear this work for the first time will be an exciting moment for everyone in the world of classical piano.
    3. This newly discovered waltz expands our understanding of Chopin as a composer and opens new questions for scholars to consider regarding when he wrote it and for whom it was intended.
    4. It is nevertheless a complete piece, showing the kind of 'tightness' that we expect from a finished work by the composer.
  3. CN
    Lang Lang
    1. This is not the most complicated music by Chopin but it is one of the most authentic Chopin styles that you can imagine.

sources

  1. 1.BBC
  2. 2.CTV News
  3. 3.CNN
  4. 4.The Times
  5. 5.New York Times

perspectives

  1. 1.History
  2. 2.Classical music

countries

  1. 1.SwitzerlandCH
  2. 2.SpainES
  3. 3.FinlandFI
  4. 4.FranceFR
  5. 5.PolandPL
  6. 6.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Morgan Library & MuseumUS
  2. 2.Beethoven Center San Jose
  3. 3.University of Pennsylvania
  4. 4.Holy Cross Church

persons

  1. 1.Frédéric Chopin
  2. 2.Lang LangCN
  3. 3.Robinson McClellanUS
  4. 4.Colin B Bailey
  5. 5.Jeffrey Kallberg
  6. 6.Arthur Satz
  7. 7.A Sherrill Whiton Jr
  8. 8.Jean Sibelius
  9. 9.Richard Morrison

technicals

  1. 1.Chopin Valse
  2. 2.Hitler's Horses
  3. 3.Eighth Symphony
  4. 4.Fantaisie-Impromptu
  5. 5.Nocturnes Op