Unknown Chopin waltz discovered in New York nearly 200 years after composer's death

A museum curator in New York City has discovered a previously unknown waltz by composer Frédéric Chopin. This marks the first new piece attributed to Chopin found in nearly 100 years. The waltz, written on a small manuscript, was identified by curator Robinson McClellan in 2019. Experts confirmed its authenticity through analysis of the paper, ink, and penmanship, dating it to the 1830s. The manuscript's small size suggests it may have been intended as a gift. The discovery offers new insights into Chopin's creative process and raises questions about the piece's origins and intended recipient.