Waltz in A minor (Chopin)

	Waltz in A minor, B. 150 Performed by Aya Higuchi
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Waltz in A minor, B. 150, KK IVb/11, P. 2/11, often designated as No. 19, is a waltz for solo piano composed by Frédéric Chopin. The waltz was written sometime between 1843 and 1848, but was not published until 1955, over 100 years later.^[1]

Analysis

The mood of the piece is unclear, showing great sadness at times but also hinting 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.^[1]^[2]

References

1 2 Allmusic
↑ Chopin's Waltzes – A historical research, Piano Society

External links

Score
Waltz in A minor, B. 150: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
Waltz in A minor (posth.) on YouTube, played by Shani Diluka

Waltzes by Frédéric Chopin

Grande valse brillante in E-flat major, Op. 18 3 Waltzes, Op. 34 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64, No. 1 (Minute) Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 64, No. 3 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 69, No. 1 (Farewell) Waltz in B minor, Op. 69, No. 2 3 Waltzes, Op. posth. 70 Waltz in E minor, Op. posth. Waltz in E major, Op. posth. Waltz in A minor, Op. posth.

Études Mazurkas Nocturnes Polonaises Waltzes List of compositions by Frédéric Chopin by genre List of compositions by Frédéric Chopin by opus number

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