Gertrude's Dream Waltz
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Piano
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attributed to Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
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. It is cataloged as Kinsky-Halm Anhang 16, nr. 2. There is debate as to whether or not Beethoven actually wrote the piece, as it is a waltz
Waltz
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and doesn't fit with Beethoven's other compositions at the time. It is unknown in what year it was composed, although it was published in 1852 by Fritz Schuberth in Leipzig
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, Germany. It was first published in the United States
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in 1854 by J. E. Gould of Philadelphia, with variations by Charles Grobe, under the title "Enchanting Dreams".
The piece is part of the chamber music
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repertoire, although not frequently performed. For example, it was performed by the Ciompi Quartet
Ciompi Quartet
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(with additional performers) on July 16, 2005. There is at least one commercial recording available.