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Chopin’s Long-Lost Waltz Found in New York Museum After Nearly Two Centuries


A previously unknown waltz believed to be composed by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, dating back to between 1830 and 1835. Curator Robinson McClellan found the piece on a card bearing Chopin’s name while cataloguing new collections and worked with a Chopin expert to authenticate it. Although the waltz is not signed by Chopin, the penmanship and style match his, leading experts to believe it is likely one of his compositions. Renowned pianist Lang Lang recorded the waltz, describing it as having a characteristic Chopin style with a dramatic darkness turning into a positive tone.

Chopin, born in 1810 near Warsaw to a French father and Polish mother, is known for his piano solos. The museum believes the newly discovered manuscript was written when he was in his early 20s. Despite experts estimating Chopin wrote around 28 waltzes, only a fraction were published during his lifetime and after his death. The discovery of this new waltz adds to the known repertoire of Chopin’s works, shedding light on the young composer’s early years and his development as a musician. With its distinct Chopin style and authenticity, the newly found waltz is a valuable addition to the musical legacy of this renowned composer.

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