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🎵 One of the most famous compositions by the Honorary President of the Club of Romantic Composers Frédéric François Chopin: Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1, popularly known as "Minute Waltz" or "Valse du petit chien" (French for "Waltz of the puppy")  :-) 🎵

Composed in 1847, this piano gem is dedicated to the Countess Delfina Potocka. 

Structure // The waltz is in the key of D-flat major and has a tempo marking of molto vivace (very lively). Chopin indicates that the waltz is to be played with the sustain pedal used, and makes frequent use of crescendi and diminuendi. It is in a simple ternary form, as are many of Chopin's compositions. The A section is marked leggero, and the B section sostenuto. The A section itself can be divided into two themes, separated by a double bar. The first consists of the familiar opening melody over standard waltz accompaniment, frequently rising an octave only to drop back down. The second theme is similar, but not identical, and features several broken scales over several octaves between a repeated quarter note and triplet motive. The B section is somewhat calmer, using alternating half and quarter notes over waltz accompaniment. Following a lengthy trill, the A section is repeated, modified only in the ending, which features a three-octave descent instead of a two-octave one.

Tempo // The piece is given the tempo marking Molto vivace. Although it has long been known as the "Minute" Waltz, its nickname was intended to mean "small" in the sense of a "miniature" waltz, given by its publisher. Chopin did not intend for this waltz to be played in one minute. A typical performance of the work will last between ​1 1⁄2 and ​2 1⁄2 minutes. The waltz is 140 measures long with one fifteen-measure repeat included, and thus it would have to be played at almost 420 quarter notes per minute in order to play it completely within a single minute. Camille Bourniquel, one of Chopin's biographers, reminds the reader that Chopin got the inspiration for this waltz as he was watching a small dog chase its tail, which prompted the composer to name the piece Valse du petit chien, meaning "The Little Dog Waltz". (From Wikipedia)

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Waltzes, Op. 64: No. 1 in D-Flat Major "Minute Waltz"

Chopin: "Minute Waltz", Op. 64 No. 1

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight Sonata": I. Adagio sostenuto

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto

Chopin: The Four Ballades and Beyond

2 Waltzes, Op. posth. 69: No. 2 in B Minor

2 Waltzes, Op. posth. 69: No. 1 in A-Flat Major, “Valse de l'adieu”

Mazurkas, op. 50: No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Moderato

The "Melody"  from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" is one of the most gorgeous melodies in all of opera. This piano transcription by Liszt's and Tchaikovsky's student Alexander Siloti is subtly romantic while maintaining the delicacy and spirit of the classical original – a real treat for the ears of the eager listener.

Orfeo ed Euridice

C. W. Gluck: Melody from "Orfeo ed Euridice" (Arr. for Piano by A. Siloti)

Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air on the G String (Arr. for Piano Solo by Alexander Siloti)

J. S.Bach: Air On The G String (Arr. for Piano)

AIR - Bach

Also known in popular culture as "Chopin's Spring Waltz" (although it has nothing to do with the latter composer ;-)

Mariage d'Amour («Chopin's Spring Waltz»)

Paul de Senneville: Mariage d'amour

Chopin: Nocturne No. 21 in C minor, Op. posth.

Massenet: Thaïs, DO 24: "Méditation" (Arr. for Piano Solo)

Thaïs, DO 24: "Méditation"

Massenet: "Méditation" from the Opera "Thaïs" (Arr. for Piano Solo)

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The great Polish composer Frédéric Chopin wrote this marvelous work when he was about twenty. It is widely regarded as Chopin's most famous piece, and is regularly featured in films, television programs and video games, e. g.  

- Bones (TV series) (2009)
- 127 Hours (2010)
- The Raven (2012)
- Mad Men (2013)
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
- BioShock Infinite (2013)
- Hetalia Axis Powers (2007)
- Muse's "Collateral Damage" is the same as Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 in Eb, with slight modifications, a handful of changed notes, an added string section, children's laughter and jet fighters. (from Wikipedia)

Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2

Chopin - Nocturne op.9 No.2 (255 Million+ Views YouTube Legend)

Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041

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Senesino Players

Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor: 1.

Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor: 3. Allegro assai

"in the name of that which has no name, but who appears by whatever name you call him"

Adagio - Johann Sebastian Bach.

Bach Adagio Sonata in G minor BWV 1001

A. Dvořák: 8 Humoresques, Op. 101: No. 7, Poco lento e grazioso in G-Flat Major

8 Humoresques, Op.101

Dvořák: Humoresque No. 7, Poco lento e grazioso

Newspaper critics are unanimous in their praise of Vadim's interpretations deeming them as «sensitive and expressive», «intelligent and powerful». With record-breaking 235 million views, his interpretation of the «Nocturne in E-flat Major» by Frederic Chopin is among the most popular classical music recordings on YouTube.

2 Waltzes, Op. posth. 69: No. 2 in B Minor

Vadim Chaimovich