HD - Chopin 'Minute Waltz' Op.64 No.1 Paul Barton, piano

The "Waltz in D flat major", opus 64, No. 1, popularly known as the "Minute Waltz" is a waltz for solo piano by Frédéric Chopin.

The piece is given the tempo marking "Molto vivace". He wrote it in 1847 and published it in Leipzig the same year, as the first of the opus 64 Trois Valses, dedicating it to "To Mme. la Comtesse Delphine Potocka". Since the second waltz is in the key of C-sharp minor, the "Minute" waltz contrasts by being in the enharmonic parallel major key (D-flat major).

Despite its nickname, a typical performance of the work will last between one and a half and two and a half minutes; this is because Chopin's publisher, who coined the nickname, intended the "minute" to mean "small". The waltz, though considered by many to be brilliant, is not grand or long. It is more playful than many of the other waltzes. Camille Bourniquel, one of Chopin's biographers, reminds the reader that Chopin, with this waltz, was trying to depict a dog chasing its tail; indeed, Chopin originally named the piece "Petit chien" (Little Dog).

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[Sydney Sylvester]

I really want to play a beautiful slow song, but I don't want to get bored with it. I have been taking piano since I was about five and I would say I am pretty advanced for my age. Any advice on which slow song will keep me interested?

[PaulBartonPiano]

I have a "Calm Mood" playlist with lots of slow pieces - any of those I would recommend. The Liszt Consolation might keep your interest ... (?) God luck with your choice.

[michael corleone]

do you use the pedal very often in this waltz ? which parts you're using ?

[Silvia Verdial]

wow i could never play this song!!!! AMAZING!!

[silverwing2011]

My whole life use to be based on artistic drawings and other things like that. now ever since i'v joined corner school band i'v been so fascinated with music for example i'v listened to more metal, electronia, orchestra, and piano music for that matter i'v even wanted to play stuff like violin, piano, drums (for orchestra or a metal band doesn't matter), and even wanted to learn vocals. hope others have shared the experience to play music as i want to learn how to

[Flo Ver]

Excellent! Enregistrement impeccable

[Chopin1995]

what a muscles!!!

[msscott73]

that was beautiful

[mcrflyleafdisturbed]

Great interpretation :)

[VIOLINE69]

WONDERFUL PERFECT and

very professional