Frédéric Chopin's Waltz No. 19 in A minor, B. 150, WN 63, KK IVb/11, P. 2/11, is a waltz for solo piano. The waltz was written sometime between 1847 and 1849,[1] 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.[2] It was not until 1955, 95 years after its initial publishing, that it was correctly attributed to Chopin.[3]
Structure
This waltz is structured as a single movement in rondo form marked allegretto.[2] It is one of Chopin's shortest and technically easiest waltzes.[4][5]
Analysis
Robert Cummings described the piece as showing both sadness and hope. The first theme of the piece uses a simple sad melody with decorative ornaments used throughout. The second theme is more 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 joyful melody. The piece concludes with the main theme, followed by a short coda.[3]
References
- ^ Numbering and Chronology of the Works Published After Chopin's Death (PDF). Chopin National Edition.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Babyuk, Taras (Terry) (July 27, 2020). "The 3 Easiest Chopin Waltzes (piano)". Da Capo Academy of Music. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Gavin (February 17, 2023). "Ten of Chopin's EASIEST Pieces for Piano". 8notes. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
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