Rare Chopin Waltz Found at Morgan Library

A previously unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin was discovered in 2019 by Robinson McClellan, a curator at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. The manuscript, which features Chopin's name but lacks his signature, initially raised doubts about its authenticity. Chopin scholar Jeffrey Kallberg assisted in authenticating the piece, and analysis of the paper and ink suggests a strong likelihood of its legitimacy. Despite its brevity and atypical structure, experts are confident it is a genuine work from Chopin's early years, around the 1830s. This discovery is significant as it is the first new piece of Chopin's music found in nearly a century and adds to the understanding of his compositional style. Pianist Lang Lang has recorded the piece, further highlighting its historical and musical significance.