Description
Waltz No.1 in E-flat major, Op.18, known as the "Grande valse brillante," was the first waltz Chopin published during his lifetime. Rather than functional dance music, it is conceived as a virtuosic concert piece, presenting a parade of contrasting melodic themes. Its bright, festive character has made it one of the best-loved examples of Chopin's waltz style.
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About the Composer
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Frederic Chopin was born in Poland and made his career in Paris, remaining unusual among great composers for writing almost exclusively for piano. He poured his longing for his homeland into mazurkas and polonaises, while his ballades and etudes combine poetic melody with harmonic innovation. This site includes 131 of his works, including the "Revolutionary" Etude, Op. 10, No. 12, and Ballades No. 1 and No. 4.
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