The piece, set in the key of A minor, stands out for its very stormy, brooding opening section before transitioning to a melancholy melody more characteristic of Chopin, McClellan explained.
Robinson McClellan, the museum curator who uncovered the manuscript, said it's the first new work associated with the Romantic era composer to be discovered in nearly a century.
This is his style. This is his essence, he said during a recent visit to the museum. It really feels like him.
But a handwriting analysis determined the name Chopin written at the top of the sheet was penned by someone else.
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