Composer

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Frédéric Chopin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1842

Publication Date

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1852

Average_duration

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2:44

Frédéric Chopin's Waltz for piano No. 12 in F minor, Op. 70/2, also known as the "Farewell Waltz," was composed in 1829 and premiered in Paris in 1835. The piece is part of a set of two waltzes, Op. 70, that Chopin dedicated to his friend and student, Marie Wodzinska. The Waltz for piano No. 12 in F minor, Op. 70/2, is a melancholic and introspective piece that stands out from Chopin's other waltzes. It is written in 3/4 time and has a moderate tempo. The piece is characterized by its expressive melody, which is played in the right hand, and its simple accompaniment in the left hand. The piece is divided into three main sections, or movements. The first movement is in F minor and is marked by a mournful melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords and arpeggios. The second movement is in A-flat major and is marked by a more hopeful and optimistic melody. The left hand provides a more complex accompaniment that consists of octaves and chords. The third movement returns to the original key of F minor and is marked by a return to the mournful melody of the first movement. The piece ends with a soft and gentle coda that fades away into silence. The Waltz for piano No. 12 in F minor, Op. 70/2, is a prime example of Chopin's ability to convey complex emotions through his music. The piece is a reflection of Chopin's own personal struggles and his longing for his homeland of Poland, which was under Russian occupation at the time. The piece has become one of Chopin's most beloved works and is often performed at concerts and recitals around the world.

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