Got a minute for the “Minute Waltz”? 🎹✨ Frédéric Chopin’s Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 — widely known as the “Minute Waltz” — is one of his most famous and light-hearted piano miniatures. Composed in 1847, it is often said to have been inspired by the sight of a small dog chasing its tail, which is reflected in the piece’s swirling, playful character. Despite the nickname, the waltz was never meant to be played in exactly one minute; rather, Chopin’s marking Molto vivace points to elegan

In this rare footage, Hazel Scott plays a jazzy Chopin’s Minute Waltz! | History of Music