Waltzes, Op. 34 (Chopin)

The three Op. 34 Waltzes were composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1834-1838 and published in 1838.

These three waltzes were published as Grandes valses brillantes, but this title is usually reserved for the Waltz in E flat major, Op. 18.

Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1

Being among the longest of Chopin's waltzes, this waltz is in A-flat major. The piece is introduced with a fanfare before modulating to D-flat major for a dreamy middle section. The A-flat material is succeeded by a coda, which leads to the end of the piece.

Waltz in A minor, Op. 34 No. 2

This waltz is a lively, slow waltz in A minor. Although it was the first to be written out of the three, the waltz was the second to be published.

Waltz in F major, Op. 34 No. 3

This waltz was composed in 1838 and published in the same year.

External links

• Waltzes, Op.34: Free scores at the International Music Score Library Project.