Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op.64, No. 2 | Strings and Reeds by NUS Guitar Ensemble

Waltz in C-sharp Minor, performed by NUS Guitar Ensemble as part of Strings and Reeds: A Meadow in Melody, held at NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre, Singapore, on 22nd March 2025.

Composed in 1847 by piano virtuoso and renowned composer Frédéric Chopin, Waltz in C-sharp Minor is an elegant interplay of wistful longing and graceful motion. Initially, the piece unfolds with a melancholic sway, featuring a sombre melody delicately shaped by the subtle use of rubato. As it moves into the Lento section, the music shifts towards a warmer, grander and more expansive sound. This contrast creates a moment of serenity that offers a brief escape before the waltz returns to the restless elegance of the main theme, weaving a narrative of longing and fleeting beauty.

Composed by Frédéric Chopin
Arranged by Hiroki Niibori
Conducted by Cai Tianxiang

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