Unknown Work of Chopin Discovered in New York Museum Vault

new york - A nearly 200-year-old and unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin has been found in a vault at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The handwritten score with Chopin's name on it was authenticated after thorough examination by experts.

A curator at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, Robinson McClellan, stumbled upon the unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin. Initially surprised by the discovery, McClellan sought the opinion of a Chopin expert who confirmed the authenticity of the piece. The handwriting and style of the music align with Chopin's other known works.

The waltz is dated back to 1830-1835, a period when Chopin was in his early twenties. Pianist Lang Lang described the composition as a blend of dramatic darkness and eventual positivity.

Authentic Chopin compositions are rare, considering the composer's relatively small output during his lifetime, consisting of around 250 pieces, predominantly solo piano compositions.

In a similar vein, new work by Mozart was recently discovered in Leipzig, Germany. The twelve-minute piece named 'Serenate ex C' was found during research for a new music catalog. It is a part of the collection owned by Carl Ferdinand Beckers, housed in Leipzig's music library.