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[[Frédéric Chopin]]'s '''Waltz No. 19''' in [[A minor]], [[List of compositions by Frédéric Chopin by opus number#Works without opus numbers|B]]. 150, [[Krystyna Kobylańska|KK]] IVb/11, [[Józef Michał Chomiński|P]]. 2/11, is a [[Waltz (music)|waltz]] for solo [[piano]]. The waltz was written sometime between 1843 and 1848, but was not published until 1860, after the composer's death, by Jacques Maho. At this time, it was attributed to [[Charlotte de Rothschild]] and was published as No. 3 of "Four pieces for piano". This collection also included Chopin's [[Nocturne in C minor, Op. posth. (Chopin)|Nocturne in C minor, B. 108]].<ref name="IMSLP">{{IMSLP|work=Waltz in A minor, B.150 (Chopin, Frédéric)|cname=Waltz in A minor, B. 150}}. Accessed April 22, 2018.</ref> It was not until 1955, 95 years after its initial publishing, that it was correctly attributed to Chopin.<ref name="Allmusic">{{Allmusic|class=work|id=c40586|label=Waltz for piano in A minor, KK IVb/11, CT. 224 (B. 150)|first=Robert|last=Cummings|accessdate=4 March 2020}}</ref> |
[[Frédéric Chopin]]'s '''Waltz No. 19''' in [[A minor]], [[List of compositions by Frédéric Chopin by opus number#Works without opus numbers|B]]. 150, [[Krystyna Kobylańska|KK]] IVb/11, [[Józef Michał Chomiński|P]]. 2/11, is a [[Waltz (music)|waltz]] for solo [[piano]]. The waltz was written sometime between 1843 and 1848, but was not published until 1860, after the composer's death, by Jacques Maho. At this time, it was attributed to [[Charlotte de Rothschild]] and was published as No. 3 of "Four pieces for piano". This collection also included Chopin's [[Nocturne in C minor, Op. posth. (Chopin)|Nocturne in C minor, B. 108]].<ref name="IMSLP">{{IMSLP|work=Waltz in A minor, B.150 (Chopin, Frédéric)|cname=Waltz in A minor, B. 150}}. Accessed April 22, 2018.</ref> It was not until 1955, 95 years after its initial publishing, that it was correctly attributed to Chopin.<ref name="Allmusic">{{Allmusic|class=work|id=c40586|label=Waltz for piano in A minor, KK IVb/11, CT. 224 (B. 150)|first=Robert|last=Cummings|accessdate=4 March 2020}}</ref> |
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'''Structure''' |
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This waltz is structured as a single [[Movement (music)|movement]] in [[rondo]] form marked [[Tempo#Basic tempo markings|allegretto]].<ref name="IMSLP" /> It is one of Chopin's shortest and technically easiest waltzes. |
This waltz is structured as a single [[Movement (music)|movement]] in [[rondo]] form marked [[Tempo#Basic tempo markings|allegretto]].<ref name="IMSLP" /> It is one of Chopin's shortest and technically easiest waltzes. |
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==Analysis== |
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The piece shows great sadness, while enclosing some episodes that hint at happiness and hope. The first [[Theme (music)|theme]] (main theme) of the piece uses a simple but effective melody, conveying a sad portrait. The second theme is more interesting and lively, punctuated by a brisk ascending arpeggio, although it still has a certain sadness. About halfway through the piece, there is a [[Modulation (music)|modulation]] into [[A major]], featuring a happy and joyful melody. The piece concludes with the main theme.<ref name="Allmusic" /> Although the tempo marking is allegretto, there are renditions by [[Grigory Sokolov]] and Tiffany Poon that are much slower. |
The piece shows great sadness, while enclosing some episodes that hint at happiness and hope. The first [[Theme (music)|theme]] (main theme) of the piece uses a simple but effective melody, conveying a sad portrait. The second theme is more interesting and lively, punctuated by a brisk ascending arpeggio, although it still has a certain sadness. About halfway through the piece, there is a [[Modulation (music)|modulation]] into [[A major]], featuring a happy and joyful melody. The piece concludes with the main theme.<ref name="Allmusic" /> Although the tempo marking is allegretto, there are renditions by [[Grigory Sokolov]] and Tiffany Poon that are much slower. |
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Revision as of 03:41, 24 January 2021
| Waltz No. 19 | |
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| by Frédéric Chopin | |
| Key | A minor |
| Catalogue | Brown index: 150 Krystyna Kobylańska: IVb/11 Chomiński: 2/11 |
| Style | Romantic music Waltz |
| Form | Rondo |
| Composed | 1843–48 |
| Dedication | Charlotte de Rothschild |
| Movements | One |
Frédéric Chopin's Waltz No. 19 in A minor, B. 150, KK IVb/11, P. 2/11, is a waltz for solo piano. The waltz was written sometime between 1843 and 1848, but was not published until 1860, after the composer's death, by Jacques Maho. At this time, it was attributed to Charlotte de Rothschild and was published as No. 3 of "Four pieces for piano". This collection also included Chopin's Nocturne in C minor, B. 108.[1] It was not until 1955, 95 years after its initial publishing, that it was correctly attributed to Chopin.[2] This waltz is structured as a single movement in rondo form marked allegretto.[1] It is one of Chopin's shortest and technically easiest waltzes.
Analysis
The piece shows great sadness, while enclosing some episodes that hint at happiness and hope. The first theme (main theme) of the piece uses a simple but effective melody, conveying a sad portrait. The second theme is more interesting and lively, punctuated by a brisk ascending arpeggio, although it still has a certain sadness. About halfway through the piece, there is a modulation into A major, featuring a happy and joyful melody. The piece concludes with the main theme.[2] Although the tempo marking is allegretto, there are renditions by Grigory Sokolov and Tiffany Poon that are much slower.
References
- ^ a b Waltz in A minor, B. 150: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project. Accessed April 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Cummings, Robert. Waltz for piano in A minor, KK IVb/11, CT. 224 (B. 150) at AllMusic. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
External links
- Waltz in A Minor by Chopin on the Piano - Played by Ofi Lee
- Waltz in A minor, B. 150: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- "Waltz no. 19 in A minor, B. 150" at MusicBrainz (information and list of recordings)
- Waltz in A minor, B. 150 on YouTube, played by Shani Diluka
- Waltz in A minor, B. 150 on YouTube, played by Kassia
