The piece begins with an eight-bar introductory trill on the dominant, calling for the dance to begin. The opening melody of the work is light and in duple time, it is accompanied with a 3/4 left hand accompaniment. This waltz contains many virtuosic passages and a mesmerizing coda, making it a favourite for every audience. It is often considered one of Chopin's most important waltzes and is also one of the most challenging to play.
| Date of composition | 1840 |
| First published | 1840 |
| Type | Waltz |
| Tonality | A-flat Major |
| Catalogue | Op. 42 |
| Instruments | Piano |
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| Autotranslations beta |
Frédéric Chopin: Valse n°5 en la bémol majeur, Op. 42 "Grande Valse" Fryderyk Chopin: Valzer n. 5 in la bemolle maggiore, Op. 42 "Grande Valse" Frédéric Chopin: Walzer Nr. 5 As-dur, Op. 42 "Grande Valse" |