Chopin Waltz in A minor (1843) | The Chopin Project

Waltz in A Minor (KK 1238-9), 1843

Jun 10th, 2008 by bkr

This delicate, haunting Waltz in another work that adds to the mystery and mastery of Chopin. This Waltz has long been a favorite of amateur pianists, as it’s one of the least difficult pieces of Chopin’s to play. Well, the NOTES may not be hard, but the FEELING? Rarely is this piece performed with such sensitivity, transparency and grace.

Hear Chopin Project pianist Christina Thayer Fox perform Chopin’s Waltz in A minor.

Now, for the mystery part: There is a lot of confusion over the title and date of this Waltz. It was published after Chopin’s death, and therefore carries no opus number (It is not to be confused with the Waltz in A Minor, Op. 34, No. 2). In fact, the most popular published score didn’t appear until 1955! So as a result it can be harder to track down recordings and scores….so we’ve done it for you!

Tags: Christina Thayer

Posted in Chistinia Thayer, Waltzes

6 Responses to “Waltz in A Minor (KK 1238-9), 1843”

on 02 Apr 2009 at 4:41 pm1Bev Mosley

Thank you for a most sensitive rendering of this treasure.
on 24 Jun 2009 at 3:54 pm2piano boy

Thanks for the sheet music !
on 14 Sep 2009 at 8:39 am3Nguyen Huu Quy Ngan

Thanks for your helpful sheet music.
on 27 Sep 2009 at 3:11 pm4maria

the best song ever!!! I am playing it now i have to learn this song for my piano lessons
on 30 Oct 2009 at 6:33 am5Danny Chi

Thank you very much for the sheet music and your research on this wonderful piece.
on 01 Dec 2009 at 6:11 am6Anna

Thanks soooooooo much for the sheet music!!!