Anthology, Urtext Edition

The complete Ballades of Frederic Chopin, for Solo Piano, edited by Jim Samson.

Contains: Opp.23, 38, 47 & 52.

The Complete Chopin: A New Critical Edition Series Editors: John Rink, Jim Samson, Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger. Editorial Consultant: Christophe Grabowski.

Key Features of the Edition:
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
Appendices containing earlier versions of the Preludes in G major and Ab major
Notes on the editorial principles and methodology guiding the whole project.

Editors: John Rink, Jim Samson and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger.