Mystery Chopin Waltz Discovered After 200 Years

Sun Jul 27 2025 12:44:26 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Mystery Chopin Waltz Discovered After 200 Years

A long-lost waltz by Frederic Chopin has been found at the Morgan Library in New York.


A newly discovered waltz attributed to the famed Polish composer Frederic Chopin has been unveiled nearly two centuries after it was created. The rare manuscript, believed to date back to between 1830 and 1835, was located in the vaults of the Morgan Library and Museum by curator Robinson McClellan during an inventory of new collections. Collaborating with Chopin experts, they sought to verify the authenticity of the piece. Although the score bears no signature, its distinctive notation style, consistent with Chopin's known works, suggests his involvement. McClellan stated that while there are minor inconsistencies in rhythm and notation, he feels strongly—about 98%—that the composition is indeed by Chopin. "The stormy opening is somewhat atypical, yet not out of character, while the melody resonates with that unmistakable Chopin quality," he remarked during an interview. Renowned pianist Lang Lang has recorded this recently uncovered waltz, which has captivated audiences and has already sparked excitement among music lovers. Chopin, who produced primarily piano music, passed away at the young age of 39 in France in 1849 after a life marred by health issues including possible epilepsy and hallucinations. The discovery raises intriguing questions about the composer's enigmatic life and artistic legacy.

Mystery Chopin Waltz Discovered After 200 Years

A long-lost waltz by Frederic Chopin has been found at the Morgan Library in New York.

A newly discovered waltz attributed to the famed Polish composer Frederic Chopin has been unveiled nearly two centuries after it was created. The rare manuscript, believed to date back to between 1830 and 1835, was located in the vaults of the Morgan Library and Museum by curator Robinson McClellan during an inventory of new collections. Collaborating with Chopin experts, they sought to verify the authenticity of the piece. Although the score bears no signature, its distinctive notation style, consistent with Chopin's known works, suggests his involvement. McClellan stated that while there are minor inconsistencies in rhythm and notation, he feels strongly—about 98%—that the composition is indeed by Chopin. "The stormy opening is somewhat atypical, yet not out of character, while the melody resonates with that unmistakable Chopin quality," he remarked during an interview. Renowned pianist Lang Lang has recorded this recently uncovered waltz, which has captivated audiences and has already sparked excitement among music lovers. Chopin, who produced primarily piano music, passed away at the young age of 39 in France in 1849 after a life marred by health issues including possible epilepsy and hallucinations. The discovery raises intriguing questions about the composer's enigmatic life and artistic legacy.

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