Lost Chopin sheet music found 200 years after his death
A waltz manuscript believed to be by Frédéric Chopin has been unearthed after laying hidden in the collection of the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City for 200 years.
The manuscript, with an ornate scroll featuring the composer’s distinctive handwriting, holds significance for classical music enthusiasts as it is believed to be written during Chopin’s early years in Paris.
“This is a significant discovery in the world of classical piano music,” said Lewis Kreitzer, consulting curator of Music at the Morgan Library & Museum.
While the piece is in need of further research, experts anticipate that it will provide invaluable insights into the composer’s development and creative journey.
This exciting discovery marks another chapter in the ongoing efforts to uncover hidden gems within the vast treasures held by the Morgan Library & Museum.