Frederic Chopin: Ballades (Study Score)

In 1836 Chopin introduced the term "ballad" into Piano music with the publication of his Ballad op. 23 , although up to then it had only been used in literature and in vocal music. Indeed, all four of Chopin ’s ballads have the character of a dramatic story: the musical thread is spun with increasing tension throughout the work, reaching a powerful climax at the end. Following the "Préludes", we have now thoroughly re-evaluated this edition and revised it to include the latest scholarly findings. The most significant ones are documented in the printed critical apparatus; the detailed version can be downloaded from the Internet.

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