Opus Posthumous Waltz in E major (Chopin)
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Frédéric Chopin's "Waltz in E Major" opus posthumous is one of the lesser known waltzes, discovered in his folder containing musical works that he did not want to be published. The pattern of the waltz follows this form: A1, A2, B, C, B, D, A2, B, C, B
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[edit] Structure
There are many melodies in this piece; these beautiful melodies have a sad undertone to them, showing a testament to Chopin's musical genius.
[edit] Opening (A part)
This waltz opens with a bold military theme (A1), which then soothes into a bridge (A2) into the main theme (B).
[edit] First section (B part)
The section serves as the main theme to the waltz, and the harmony to the right-hand chords has a gradual downward chromatic scale.
[edit] Second section (C part)
This section is more of a dark theme, with some trouble and anxiety in the melody.
[edit] Third section (D part)
This section is a care-free part with the theme serving as a sort of coda for the piece, although this part is right in the middle of the whole waltz.
[edit] Afterwards
After the third section, the waltz repeats these themes: A2, B, C, and B, with the final B serving as the slow ending to the piece.
[edit] External links
- Waltzes (posthumous) was available at the International Music Score Library Project.
- More on Chopin's works on The Chopin Project site
