Frederic Chopin – Waltzes Urtext Book

Frederic Chopin – Waltzes Urtext Book

The “Frederic Chopin – Waltzes Urtext Book” is a comprehensive collection of Chopin’s waltzes, reflecting his immense influence on this genre and his artistic evolution throughout his life. While Chopin is renowned for revolutionizing the etude, he also elevated the waltz to a new level of artistic expression. Through these waltzes, Chopin demonstrated his mastery of form, creating a wide range of pieces, from virtuosic showpieces like the “Grandes Valses Brillantes” to deeply emotive and melancholic atmospheric compositions.

Though titled “waltzes,” these works are not meant for dancing. Instead, they are exquisite musical pictures that transport listeners to a realm of emotions and introspection. Chopin poured much time and dedication into composing waltzes, and this volume features all of the waltzes that were published during his lifetime, as well as posthumously released works. Notable masterpieces, such as the popular “Minute Waltz” (Op. 64 No. 1), can be found within this collection.

The Urtext edition ensures that the music is presented in its most authentic and accurate form, staying true to the original manuscripts and intentions of the composer. In cases where multiple authentic versions of the same waltz exist, both versions are included, offering a deeper understanding of Chopin’s creative process.

With 111 pages, this “Frederic Chopin – Waltzes Urtext Book” is a significant and cherished resource for pianists, music enthusiasts, and scholars alike. It offers a captivating journey through Chopin’s enchanting waltzes, revealing the depth and beauty of his musical expression and solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest composers in the history of classical music.

Repertoire Includes:

• Waltz (Grande Valse brillante) E flat major op. 18
• Waltz A flat major op. 34,1
• Waltz a minor op. 34,2
• Waltz F major op. 34,3
• Waltz A flat major op. 42
• Waltz (Minute) D flat major op. 64,1
• Waltz c sharp minor op. 64,2
• Waltz A flat major op. 64,3
• Waltz A flat major op. post. 69,1
• Waltz (Version according to Fontana) A flat major op. post. 69,1
• Waltz b minor op. post. 69,2
• Waltz (Version according to Fontana) b minor op. post. 69,2
• Waltz G flat major op. post. 70,1
• Waltz (Version according to Fontana) G flat major op. post. 70,1
• Waltz f minor op. post. 70,2
• Waltz (Version according to Fontana) f minor op. post. 70,2
• Waltz D flat major op. post. 70,3
• Waltz A flat major KK IVa,13
• Waltz E major KK IVa,12
• Waltz e minor KK IVa,15
• Waltz a minor KK IVb,11
• Appendix: Waltz E flat major KK IVb,10
• Appendix: Waltz E flat major KK IVa,14

AMEB:

Piano / Associate / List C

• Waltz in Ab major Op. 64 No. 3/CT 214
• Waltz in E minor Op. post./B 56/CT 222
• Waltz in F major Op. 34 No. 3/CT 210

Piano / Grade 4 / List B

• Waltz in A minor KK IVb/11 (posth)/CT 224

Piano / Grade 7 / List C

• Waltz in A minor Op. 34 No. 2/CT 209

Piano / Grade 8 / List C

• Waltz in F minor Op. 70 No. 2 (Chopin Waltzer)

Piano / Licentiate / List C

• Waltz in Ab major Op.42/CT 211
• Waltz in Eb major Op. 18/CT 207

Piano for Leisure / Certificate of Performance / Open Manual list

• Waltz in E minor B 56/C 222

Piano for Leisure / Grade 7 / Open Manual list

• Waltz in C# minor Op. 64 No 2/CT 213

Piano for Leisure / Grade 8 / Open Manual list

• Waltz in Ab major Op. 69 No 1/CT 215

Frdric Chopin

Pianist and composer. His work is concentrated around piano music that enjoys extraordinary popularity and has become an integral part of the concert repertoire. His music influenced subsequent generations in France (Franck, Saint-Sans, Faur, Debussy) as well as Smetana, Dvok, Balakirev, Grieg, Albniz.