The Loose Ribbon is one of the most important pieces by Reynaldo Hahn. This set of twelve waltzes for 2 pianos was conceived as entertainment for Hahns friends and has a strong melodic aspect. It is one of the greatest pieces of work composed by Hahn in terms of harmony and, written at the end of his Piano writing period; it is a good transition toward his second period that is more focused on comedies and operas.

These twelve waltzes are:
1. Décrets indolents du hazard
2. Les soirs dAlbi
3. Souvenir Avenir
4. Dans de lamour et du chagrin
5. Le demi-sommeil embaumé
6. Lanneau perdu
7. Danse du doute et de lespérance
8. La cage ouverte
9. Soir dorage
10. Les baisers
11. Il Sorriso
12. Le Seul Amour

A poem by Victor Hugo, 'Puisque jai mis ma lèvre', built on the theme of the 12th waltz, Le Seul Amour.