While popular, this music—commonly called ""—was not written by Chopin. It is actually a modern French composition. The Real Story Behind the Music
The "" (or sometimes "3 hours") versions are compilations designed for: chopin_spring_waltz_1_hours
The phrase "" typically refers to long-duration YouTube videos featuring a piece of music incorrectly attributed to Frédéric Chopin. While called a "waltz," the piece is written in 4/4 time
While called a "waltz," the piece is written in 4/4 time . True waltzes are written in 3/4 time . The confusion stems from a viral YouTube upload
The piece uses "New Age" or modern romantic structures that did not exist during Chopin’s lifetime (1810–1849).
The confusion stems from a viral YouTube upload that mistakenly titled the piece "Chopin – Spring Waltz". The video gained hundreds of millions of views, cementing the incorrect title and composer in public memory.
Richard Clayderman, who first performed it in 1979 for his album Lettre à ma mère . Why Is It Called "Chopin's Spring Waltz"?