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Revision as of 16:54, 14 March 2020

Waltz No. 19
by Frédéric Chopin
KeyA minor
CatalogueBrown index: 150
Krystyna Kobylańska: IVb/11
Chomiński: 2/11
StyleRomantic music
Waltz
FormRondo
Composed1843–48
DedicationCharlotte de Rothschild
MovementsOne

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]

Structure

This waltz is structured as a single movement in rondo form marked allegretto.[1]

Analysis

The piece shows great sadness, while enclosing some episodes that hint at happiness and hope. The first theme of the piece uses a simple but effective melody, conveying a sad portrait, with decorative ornaments used throughout. The second theme is more interesting and lively, 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, followed by a short coda.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Waltz in A minor, B. 150: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project. Accessed April 22, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Cummings, Robert. Waltz for piano in A minor, KK IVb/11, CT. 224 (B. 150) at AllMusic. Retrieved 4 March 2020.

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