A new piece of music believed to be composed by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered nearly 200 years after it was written in a vault at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The waltz was found on a card bearing Chopin’s name and dates back to between 1830 and 1835. The curator who discovered it, Robinson McClellan, initially had doubts about its authenticity but after working with a Chopin expert from the University of Pennsylvania, it was determined that the score was indeed written by Chopin. The handwriting and doodling on the manuscript matched the composer’s style.
Although the piece is not signed by Chopin, many experts and musicians, including Lang Lang, a world-renowned pianist, believe that it has the characteristics of Chopin’s style. It is described as being both dramatic and beautiful, with a dark and positive tone. The discovery is significant as Chopin, who was known for his piano solos, only published a limited number of waltzes during his lifetime. The newly discovered waltz is believed to be one of the lost works of Chopin and provides insight into his early compositions when he was in his 20s.
Overall, the discovery of this unknown waltz adds to the legacy of Frédéric Chopin and sheds light on his early musical compositions.
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