PWM Chopin F. - Valses Posthumes (serie B) - Piano (ed. Ekier)
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Summary of This Score
These waltzes by Fryderyk Chopin have enjoyed remarkable popularity and are often considered true masterpieces of Romantic piano music. Their world oscillates between worldly refinement and pianistic demands, to the point of being associated, along with the nocturnes and impromptus, with the so-called "feminine" pages of the composer. They feature a palette of highly contrasting characters: volatility, lightness, irresistible movement, aristocratic flair, and expressiveness sometimes tinged with eroticism. The collection allows exploration of two complementary aesthetics: the social waltz, more intimate and dance-like, and the concert waltz, more brilliant and assertive.
This score is based on a critical edition of sources, edited by Jan Ekier and Pawe? Kami?ski. Its goal is to present Chopin's works in an authentic form by comparing sources (manuscripts, composer-approved copies, first editions) to provide a reliable musical text for study, interpretation, and performance. The collection includes 11 waltzes, several in A-flat major and two in F minor and B minor, constituting ideal material for building a program, refining touch technique, and working on the rhythmic elegance characteristic of the waltz.
Table of pieces (keys): Waltz in A minor, Waltz in A-flat major (several), Waltz in D-flat major, Waltz in E minor, Waltz in F minor (two), Waltz in G-flat major, Waltz in B minor (two).
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Fryderyk Chopin | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Editor | Jan Ekier, Pawe? Kami?ski (critical edition) | Genre | Classical score (Romantic piano, waltzes) |
| Edition | Critical edition of sources | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many waltzes are included in this Chopin score?
The collection brings together 11 posthumous waltzes for solo piano.
Which keys are featured in the Posthumous Waltzes Series B?
The selection includes a waltz in A minor, several in A-flat major, as well as waltzes in D-flat major, E minor, and G-flat major. Two waltzes in F minor and two in B minor are also included.
Which edition is used for these Chopin waltzes?
The work is based on a critical edition of sources prepared by Jan Ekier and Paweł Kamiński. The musical text compares manuscripts, composer-validated copies, and first editions. This approach provides a documented foundation for study, interpretation, and performance.
Is the score intended for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is piano, with no other instrumental parts mentioned.
Do these waltzes address the ballroom waltz or the concert waltz?
The collection encompasses two aesthetics: the social waltz, intimate and danceable, as well as the concert waltz, more brilliant and assertive. The pieces feature contrasting characters, including lightness, rhythmic drive, and an aristocratic demeanor.
