Can a Flute Player’s

Repertoire

be Complete

without a

Showpiece from Chopin?

Waltz in C#m – Opus 64, No. 2

Sheet Music for Flute and Piano

 Complete Edition

 

 

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A True Masterpiece

Frederic Chopin’s “Waltz in C# minor,” part of his Opus 64 set, is a beautifully expressive piece for the piano.

Composed in the mid-19th century, this waltz is one of Chopin’s many contributions to the romantic era of classical music. Chopin wrote with a deep understanding of the piano’s capabilities, infusing his works with emotion and nuance.

The waltz’s melancholic yet graceful melody makes it a poignant expression of romantic sentiment.  It’s believed that Chopin composed this waltz during his time in Paris and dedicated it to his beloved, the French writer George Sand.  This piece reflects the composer’s complex emotions and personal experiences.

First performed in Paris, Chopin’s waltz became a staple of his concert repertoire.  Its popularity grew as the romantic style gained prominence in Europe.  While originally composed for piano, it has been transcribed for various instruments, including the flute.

Performances of Chopin’s “Waltz in C#minor” are fitting for formal concerts, recitals, and intimate gatherings.  Its emotive character allows flutists to convey the romantic essence of Chopin’s music, making it suitable for diverse occasions where expressive and lyrical playing is desired.

Arranged for Flute & Piano

Although the piano has all the melody in the original composition, this attractive piece lends itself to expression on a flute.

Our arrangement adds a flute to the stage, thus ensuring that the beauty of Chopin’s music is accessible for flute players and their audiences

The flute has about 80% of the melody; the piano provides rhythm and harmonic accompaniment all the way through, with the melody given to it about 20% of the time.

19 Pages

There are a total of 19 pages in this edition – the flute part is 3 pages, the piano part is 7 pages, the score is 9 pages.

This complete version contains all 128 bars of the original composition, in the same key.  

The playing time is just under 3 minutes.

What you get:

1. Three separate parts of the complete edition as a PDF download  – one part each for the flute and piano,  and a third containing the score (both instruments on the page. This can be useful if either the flutist or  the pianist needs to see what the other is doing);

2. A recording of the whole piece so you can hear how it should sound;

3. A backing track with just the piano, at full tempo,  so you can practise at home;

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the piano  backing.

 

4. A backing track at 80% tempo, so you can practise the more difficult passages at a slower speed.