Frederic Chopin, Valse, between 1815 and 1849, recto.
The Morgan Library & Museum, Bequest of Arthur Satz, 2019, Satz 1.10***.
Photography by Carmen Gonzalez Fraile (2024).
Frédéric Chopin, “Valse,” between 1815 and 1849, recto. The Morgan Library & Museum, Bequest of Arthur Satz, 2019, Satz 1.10**. Photography by Carmen González Fraile (2024).*
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) is undoubtedly one of the most renowned figures in the classical music canon.
Throughout his life, Chopin wrote over 230 musical compositions, including masterpieces such asNocturne, Op.
The waltz marks the first significant discovery of a Chopin work since the late 1930s.
Daguerreotype of Frédéric Chopin, c. 1849.
Extensive research concluded there is a strong likelihood the manuscript was written by Chopin.
None of his known waltzes start this way, making this one even more intriguing.
To learn more about this remarkable discovery, read the full press release on theMorgan Library & Museum.
The waltz marks the first significant discovery of a Chopin work in nearly 100 years.
Daguerreotype of Frederic Chopin, c. 1849.
