Description
True to its title, this "Melancholy Waltz" is steeped in the wistful sound of F-sharp minor. In contrast to a showy ballroom waltz, it carries an intimate, introspective mood and belongs to the group of shorter pieces associated with Chopin. Brief in duration, it is approachable for intermediate players while still demanding subtle shading.
Waltzes in elegant triple time, including Chopin's concert waltzes alongside works by a range of other composers.
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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