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In 1819 Carl Maria von Weber wrote a little not-dance piece, Aufforderung zum Tanz, for his bride Caroline. This work was important because it was the first work considered a concert-waltz, i.e., a waltz, but not one that could be danced to.

Weber: Aufforderung zum Tanz (Invitation à la valse), op. 65 (Orchestration : Hector Berlioz)

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