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Chopin waltz lost for nearly 200 years found in New York museum


A previously unknown waltz believed to be composed by Frédéric Chopin was discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. The piece was found on a card bearing the composer’s name, dating back to between 1830 and 1835. Curator Robinson McClellan uncovered the music while cataloguing new collections and worked with a Chopin expert to authenticate it. While the waltz is not signed by Chopin, the penmanship and style matched the composer’s known work.

World-renowned pianist Lang Lang, who recorded the waltz for the New York Times, described it as having a dramatic darkness turning into a positive light. He noted that while it may not be the most complicated music by Chopin, it embodies an authentic Chopin style.

Chopin, who was born in Poland in 1810, is known for his piano solos, and experts believe he composed around 28 waltzes in his lifetime. However, only a portion of these were published during his lifetime or after his death in 1849, with some believed to be lost or destroyed. The newly discovered waltz is thought to have been written when Chopin was in his early 20s, adding to the repertoire of the beloved composer’s work.

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