The "" (or sometimes "3 hours") versions are compilations designed for:
Musical experts and enthusiasts often note that the piece does not fit Chopin’s style: chopin_spring_waltz_1_hours
Richard Clayderman, who first performed it in 1979 for his album Lettre à ma mère . Why Is It Called "Chopin's Spring Waltz"? The "" (or sometimes "3 hours") versions are
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 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.
The version most commonly found in these 1-hour loops is a rearrangement by pianist George Davidson . The "1 Hour" Videos