The concluding waltzes by Chopin were never meant to be danced. I begin with one of the composer’s favorites: Waltz in A flat major, Op. 64 No.3. The Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2, is challenging for its sectional quality and capricious melancholy. It has an interesting form with constant tempo changes, similar to those heard in Mozart’s Fantasie. My program concludes with one of Chopin´s most technically challenging and largest waltzes. The opening thrill of Waltz in A flat major, Op. 42, may entice you to dance wherever you might be. Elina Viljanen
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Frédéric Chopin
Valse in A-flat Major Op. 64 No. 3 Play
Recorded on 11/02/2011, uploaded on 04/03/2012
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The concluding waltzes by Chopin were never meant to be danced. I begin with one of the composer’s favorites: Waltz in A flat major, Op. 64 No.3. The Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2, is challenging for its sectional quality and capricious melancholy. It has an interesting form with constant tempo changes, similar to those heard in Mozart’s Fantasie. My program concludes with one of Chopin´s most technically challenging and largest waltzes. The opening thrill of Waltz in A flat major, Op. 42, may entice you to dance wherever you might be. Elina Viljanen
More music by Frédéric Chopin
Mazurka Op. 33 No. 1 in g-sharp minor
Waltz Op 34 N° 2
Mazurka Op 67 N° 4
Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
Prelude in F major, Op. 28, No. 23, Moderato
Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66
Impromptu no. 3 in G-flat major, op. 51
Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60
Mazurka Op 63 N° 2
Fantasy, Op. 49
Performances by same musician(s)
Prelude Op. 32, No. 10, in b minor
Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Gretchen am Spinnrade
Widmung
Nocturne in c-sharp minor Op. Posth.
Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18
Spanish Rhapsody
Polonaise Op. 44 in f-sharp minor
Sheep May Safely Graze
Piano Concerto No. 1 in e minor, Op. 11
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