Ballades for Piano: Sheet (The Complete Chopin - A New Critical Edition) (English and German and French Edition) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9790577082585

Publisher: Alfred Music, 2022

Synopsis

An Urtext critical edition of Chopin's Ballades, edited by Jim Samson. Composed between 1831 and 1842, Chopin's four Ballades are among the most important works in the Romantic piano literature.

The Complete Chopin, 'A New Critical Edition' from Edition Peters is a landmark in the publication of this composer's music. Three of the world's most respected Chopin specialists have been appointed as Series Editors: John Rink, Jim Samson and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger. With further expertise provided by Christophe Grabowski, the Editorial Consultant, their unrivalled collective knowledge imbues this project with unique authority, drawing upon the latest international scholarship to ensure the stylistic integrity and consistency of the edition. This edition includes:

An introductory essay in English, German and French examining the historical background, compositional features and performance practice issues

The identification of, and adherence to, a single principal source

A detailed and comprehensive critical commentary

Chopin's authentic fingerings only

Emphasis placed on retaining expressive features of the original notation

Notes on the editorial principles and methodology guiding the whole project

Edition details

• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9790577082585
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 999