By
Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin's "Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2" was composed in 1846 and is part of a set of three waltzes, known as the "Waltzes, Op. 64." Chopin wrote this piece during his time in Paris, a few years before his untimely death in 1849. This waltz is characterized by its flowing and melancholic melodies, contrasting with more animated and lively sections. It is a remarkable display of Chopin's mastery in crafting intricate and expressive piano works during the Romantic era.
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by:
Ben Laude
In this introduction, Ben Laude surveys the popular reception of Chopin's Waltz Op. 64 No. 2 and considers the tension and attraction between D-flat major and C-sharp minor, an enharmonic relation the fascinated the composer.
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