Chopin left an indelible mark on France by choosing to live and die there.
Composer Biography
Frédéric Chopin, the composer of this waltz, is considered by many to embody the piano and represent the voice of a melancholy yet proud Poland.
Compositional Technique
The newly discovered Chopin waltz is only 24 bars long, leading to speculation that it might be a simple sketch or an example of extreme concision.
Recording & Production
This recording was made on October 31, 2024, at Salle Colonne in Paris.
Compositional Technique
The waltz features a rare fortissimo in its opening bars, described as a 'burst of anger' by the performer Aurélien Pontier.
Composition History
This newly discovered Chopin waltz slumbered in a library for 200 years, during which time it was believed that everything about the composer was already known.
Instruments
The piano used for this recording is a Steinway Model D.
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