Chopin's waltz has always been famous for its beauty, elegance and magnificence, but it is not suitable for actual dance because of its complicated rhythm changes. Mazzuca's rhythm can often be found in the lyric waltzes belonging to the second category, because Chopin has always maintained a strong Slavic national sentiment. Chopin's waltz playing skills are relatively simple and easy to understand, so he is loved by ordinary people.
1. Gorgeous Waltz in E flat major, Op. 18.
Chopin wrote in 183 1, which is a high-tech, gorgeous, brilliant and enthusiastic concert waltz. Schumann said that this piece of music is Chopin's "Waltz of Body and Mind". This piece of music is divided into five parts. The first part is Allegro. At the beginning, it is a repeated introduction of four bars with the same sound, which is very rhythmic, like a horn ringing and colorful. The next waltz theme is passionate and full of energy. In the second part, the expression techniques such as big jump interval, leading voice and rising semitone are used, and the melody stretches smoothly, showing gorgeous and clear colors. The third part has a large number of rests, which makes the lively melody have the characteristics of dexterity and delicacy. The fourth part of the semitone is sweet and comfortable, gentle and lyrical. The fifth part is the reproduction of the first part, and finally the theme fragment is reproduced, and the music ends in a warm and cheerful atmosphere.
The first waltz published by the author before his death is the most vivid and gorgeous one, which is easily reminiscent of Weber's heyday. In addition to the introduction and conclusion, the music is divided into five parts: the first part focuses on E-flat major, the second and third parts focus on D-flat major, the fourth part focuses on G-flat major, and the fifth part returns to E-flat major.
2. Gorgeous Waltz in A flat major, Op. 34- 1
Chopin's Op.34 contains three "Gorgeous Waltzes". This waltz consists of four parts, a prelude and an ending. The opening remarks are quick. The first theme has the feeling of rotating motion. In the second quarter, it seems that you can see the skirt rising with the dance. The third theme is magnificent, the fourth theme is charming and the last conclusion is wonderful.
3. Gorgeous Waltz in A minor, Op. 34-2
According to Chopin's students, Chopin called this waltz "melancholy waltz". The beginning of the music is based on the long bass similar to bagpipes, and a long melody appears in the inner voice. The whole song hides melancholy in an elegant environment and has the folk style of Slavic people. It is said that Chopin met the pianist Hera in a music shop in Paris and was buying his waltz. Chopin asked him which one he liked best, and Hera replied, "I like both, but I like this A minor best." Chopin was very happy to say "Me too" and immediately invited the pianist to dinner.
4. Gorgeous Waltz in F Major, Op. 34-3
This song was named "Waltz for Kittens" by later generations because all the notes in the third melody used decorative sounds, and the rising form was like a kitten jumping around. This is a very lively and enthusiastic waltz. After the powerful prologue of 16, the waltz is presented in four sections, and finally the conclusion.
5. Waltz in Flat Major, Op. 42
Chopin wrote it in 1840. At this time, his waltz writing has entered a mature stage, paying more attention to gorgeous piano playing skills. Some people think it is the most outstanding work of Chopin's waltz. Music, accompanied by the rhythm and sound of waltz, creates many theme melodies with different personalities, which contrast with each other like a bunch of colorful flowers. One of the fast-flowing gorgeous themes, which appeared six times, sounded like a Rondo. After the 8-bar continuous tone sequence, the main theme of the first paragraph is presented, which consists of two beats of rhythm and three beats of accompaniment. The second paragraph is fast movement, with brilliant and exciting impulses. There is a new melody in the third paragraph and a new melody in A minor in the fourth paragraph. After that, these melodies are repeated, and the final ending is considered to be the best ending in Chopin's waltz.
6. Waltz in D flat major (Puppy) Op. 64- 1
Chopin's 64 works include three waltzes, which is the last waltz published by Chopin before his death. This waltz is also called "One Minute Waltz". Chopin's lover, George Thornton, has a puppy, which often likes to spin and chase its tail. George Thornton asked Chopin to express this lovely dynamic of the puppy in his music, so Chopin wrote this song. The length of the music is short, the speed is fast, and it is done in one go. After the introduction of four bars, accompanied by waltz rhythm, it presents a theme with a sense of rotation. This rotating melody line is repeated repeatedly, which vividly shows the dynamic rotation of naughty dogs. Then, a sweet and lyrical theme appeared in the middle of the music, relaxed and leisurely, and finally reappeared the beginning of the rotation.
7. Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64-2
This was written by Chopin two years before his death. It has strong national characteristics and the rhythm is similar to Mazuka in Poland. It is a typical waltz lyric poem. The waltz that best embodies Chopin's personality and nationality, anyone will definitely say this is the waltz in C minor. This song was written in 1846- 1847. Its rhythm is similar to Mazzuca's dance music, but it is not a dance music accompanied by dancing at all, but a real waltz lyric poem. This song was written two years before Chopin's death, which symbolizes his understanding of life. Schumann once called Chopin's waltz "the waltz of the mind", which is more accurate for this song. Music is a three-part style, and the performance is chaotic. From the beginning, it was the first theme with faint sadness, and it still had Chopin's gentle and elegant personality characteristics, indicating that the author still had a glimmer of hope for a better life. The second paragraph is a rapid linkage, crystal clear as a ball falling from a jade. But this is not the gorgeous style in Chopin's previous works, but full of a helpless melody, as if the author were pouring out his lonely old age. At that time, Chopin, who had lived in a foreign land for a long time and was alone, was seriously ill and depressed. The middle part was changed to D flat major, which was a little clear, but soon there was a depressing atmosphere. After the roundabout, the main melody began to repeat, and finally the whole song ended in anxiety.
8. waltz in flat major, op 64-3.
This waltz consists of three parts, full of clear joy and blessings, and the melody is very beautiful. This waltz has been tuned many times, and it is one of the few music composed of polytonality in Chopin's waltz. The third paragraph duplicates the first paragraph and ends with a short ending.
9. Waltz in A flat major (Farewell) Op. 69- 1
This waltz, which is famous for "parting", has an anecdote: 1835, when Chopin went from Paris to Dresden, Germany, he met his childhood sweetheart, Miss Maria. This is Maria, a beautiful and passionate girl who has a good foundation in piano, vocal music and composition. Recalling the past, they can't help admiring each other and have a sincere love. Later, due to family reasons, Maria finally refused Chopin's proposal. When he left, Chopin wrote this waltz for Maria and wrote the word "Farewell" on the title page of the score, hence the name of the music. In order to recall this beautiful and sweet past, Chopin always took it with him. He never published this song before his death. The melody of the music is beautiful and charming, with melancholy and sad memories. This is a trilogy, in A flat major, adagio. The theme from weak to downward trend is euphemistic and deep, like a sincere love song, which contains infinite love and yearning. This sweet melody is gradually full of passion through development. Later, in E-flat major, it was presented with a semitone melody with inflections and drops after a big jump, which made the music more emotional and showed Chopin's deep nostalgia for the past. The middle part changes back to the original tune and plays a slightly sad theme in the middle part. The melody of this theme fluctuates greatly, but it still maintains the characteristics of sincere lyricism, and its melodious melody makes people feel the sadness of parting. Finally, the music simply reproduces the first part and ends this lingering waltz.
/kloc-waltz in 0/0 b minor, op. 69-2
Chopin was only 19 years old when he wrote this song in 1829. At that time, he was still a stranger to Paris, and homesickness pervaded the music. The whole song is full of sadness and has a very obvious Mazuka style.
1 1. waltz in g flat major, op. 70- 1 (old work)
Chopin's 70 works, including three waltzes, are gorgeous sketches, and the playing skills are quite difficult. It consists of a trilogy.
/kloc-waltz in 0/2f minor op. 70-2 (posthumous work)
The composition of music is relatively simple, the form is simple, the melody is beautiful and full of sadness.
13 waltz in d flat major, op. 70-3 (old work)
1829 10 year 10 3, Chopin said in a letter to his good friend W. Jikov, "Now I give you the waltz I wrote this morning, remembering my lover. Please pay attention to the marked place, no one knows except you. I don't know how happy I will be if I can play this new song for you! " The lover mentioned in the letter is constance Grad Cosca, Chopin's young first love in Warsaw. This piece of music is full of yearning for the sweetness of youth.
14 e minor waltz (traditional)
This is a waltz composed by Chopin in 1829, but it was not published until 19 after Chopin's death. This waltz can be regarded as the pioneer of "gorgeous" waltz, and the end of the music is particularly gorgeous. The music adopts a trilogy, and the order of eight bars is very beautiful. The first paragraph consists of two melodies, and the middle part is also two melodies.
Waltz on 15. E major (no numbering)
Music is a trilogy, starting with a brave and powerful introduction and ending with a brisk waltz. The middle part is very short, the mood becomes a little low, and the main theme is connected immediately.
Waltz in 16.e minor (unnumbered)
The music is a trilogy, and the first two can also be regarded as variations. The introduction is a fantasy motivation, and then the main melody melody immediately appears, which determines the fantasy temperament of the whole music and appears many times in the whole song.
17. Waltz in A minor (unnumbered)
Music is a Rondo. It has the typical characteristics of Chopin's waltz, that is, it can't be accompanied by dance at all, but played as a concert. Music is elegant and exquisite with a touch of meditation and sadness.
18. Waltz in E flat major (unnumbered)
Music is in the form of two parts, and the melody adopts a big jump interval and a slow speed, which has a swaying beauty.
19. Waltz in E flat major (unnumbered)
This song is a trilogy, the theme of the main part is high-spirited, and the middle part increases the contrast of music. When the main part reappears, the mood tends to ease and the music ends in peace.