Prepared for advanced pianists, conservatory students, teachers, and classical music specialists, this authoritative piano volume is designed for focused study, refined performance preparation, and historically informed interpretation. It is commonly used in higher level lessons, academic research, recital programming, and personal exploration of Chopins lesser known repertoire.
This carefully edited piano solo collection presents seventeen posthumously published works by Frederic Chopin, drawn from the Polish National Edition of his complete works. The music is engraved with exceptional clarity and supported by scholarly editorial decisions based on autographs, first editions, and annotated student copies. Performance commentary addresses ornament realization, pedaling considerations for modern instruments, and stylistic details essential to authentic execution.
The volume supports artistic growth and deep musical understanding by helping pianists refine tone control, phrasing, rhythmic precision, and expressive nuance. Studying these works encourages confident technique and thoughtful interpretation while strengthening familiarity with Chopins compositional voice beyond standard repertoire. This book serves as a trusted music teacher resource and a meaningful addition to any serious pianists library.
Song List
Spring * Allegretto * Cantabile * Ecossaise No. 1 in G Major * Ecossaise No. 2 in D-flat Major * Ecossaise No. 3 in D Major * Galop Marquis * Impromptu in C-sharp Minor * Contredanse * Lento con gran espressione * Funeral March in C Minor * Moderato * Nocturne in C Minor * Nocturne in E Minor * Presto con leggierezza * Sostenuto * Variants
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. (PWM). Includes these 17 posthumously published works: "Spring"; Allegretto; Cantabile; Ecossaise No. 1 in G Major; Ecossaise No. 2 in D-flat Major; Ecossaise No. 3 in D Major; Galop Marquis; Impromptu in C-sharp minor; Contredanse; Lento con gran espressione; Funeral March in C minor; Moderato; Nocturne in C minor; Nocturne in E minor; Presto con leggierezza; Sostenuto; Variants. The National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin Published by PWM Exclusively Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation Co-Editors Jan Ekier and Pawel Kaminski The objective of the National Edition is to present Chopin's complete output in its authentic form, based on the entire body of available sources. Sources were analyzed with up-to-date scientific and musicological methodology. The National Edition was based on sources originated from the composer, mainly autographs, copies of autographs and first editions with the composer's corrections, and pupils' copies with Chopin's annotations. In cases when original sources were lacking, the closest possible materials were used. Collecting the source materials was a laborious task which took years of effort. The characteristics of sources, the links and discrepancies between them as well as the reasons for particular editorial decisions are discussed in the Source Commentary in each volume. The Performance Commentary appended to each volume includes: the realization of ornaments, comments on pedal markings (the original markings sometimes are inadequate, due to the difference in sound between pianos used in Chopin's times and modern pianos), suggestions as to the "harmonic legato" (a performance technique often used by Chopin and now forgotten). About the National Edition Full Introduction to the Polish National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9788392036579
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. (PWM). Includes these 17 posthumously published works: "Spring"; Allegretto; Cantabile; Ecossaise No. 1 in G Major; Ecossaise No. 2 in D-flat Major; Ecossaise No. 3 in D Major; Galop Marquis; Impromptu in C-sharp minor; Contredanse; Lento con gran espressione; Funeral March in C minor; Moderato; Nocturne in C minor; Nocturne in E minor; Presto con leggierezza; Sostenuto; Variants. The National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin Published by PWM Exclusively Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation Co-Editors Jan Ekier and Pawel Kaminski The objective of the National Edition is to present Chopin's complete output in its authentic form, based on the entire body of available sources. Sources were analyzed with up-to-date scientific and musicological methodology. The National Edition was based on sources originated from the composer, mainly autographs, copies of autographs and first editions with the composer's corrections, and pupils' copies with Chopin's annotations. In cases when original sources were lacking, the closest possible materials were used. Collecting the source materials was a laborious task which took years of effort. The characteristics of sources, the links and discrepancies between them as well as the reasons for particular editorial decisions are discussed in the Source Commentary in each volume. The Performance Commentary appended to each volume includes: the realization of ornaments, comments on pedal markings (the original markings sometimes are inadequate, due to the difference in sound between pianos used in Chopin's times and modern pianos), suggestions as to the "harmonic legato" (a performance technique often used by Chopin and now forgotten). About the National Edition Full Introduction to the Polish National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9788392036579
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