A Catalogue Of Early Printed Editions Of The Works Of Fr D Ric Chopin In The University Of Chicago Library

This catalogue of the University of Chicago Library's Chopin Collection provides detailed descriptions of over 400 first and early editions of musical works by Chopin—information important to scholars and bibliographers, given that Chopin's works were often published concurrently in several countries with variant texts. Each description has a wealth of data, including title-page transcription, details of printing and publishing histories, and notes on the individual copy. Appendices provide comparisons of variant works and collect chronologies, plate numbers, and data on publishers. This second edition of the catalogue expands significantly on the first, adding descriptions of approximately 130 additional scores and several new features, including descriptions of title-page stamps and an index presenting a consolidated quick-reference view of the collection. This trove of information forms an ideal accompaniment to the University of Chicago Library's digital collection, Chopin Early Editions at chopin.lib.uchicago.edu. This site contains digitized images of the collected scores, with data searchable by title, genre, plate number, publisher, and other elements.

Prefaced by an extended historical discussion, this book provides a complete inventory of the Chopin first editions.

This wonderful collection by Frédéric Chopin contains scores for the solo piano. It is a fine example of the composer’s work and a fantastic addition to any classical musician’s repertoire. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This volume presents the complete score for Frédéric Chopin's 1839 solo piano composition, “Ballad No. 2 in F Major”. Frédéric François Chopin (1810 – 1849) was a Polish pianist and composer during the Romantic era. He wrote his music chiefly for the solo piano, but also wrote two piano concertos, a small number of chamber pieces, and a few songs to Polish lyrics. He was known as one of music's first ever superstars, a title which, along with his love life, association to political insurrection, and untimely death, led to his status as a prominent symbol of the Romantic era. Featuring large, clear note heads and wide margins, this edition is perfect for studying and following the music. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1879 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Karasowski, Maurycy. Frederic Chopin; His Life, Letters, And Works, Volume 2. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Karasowski, Maurycy. Frederic Chopin; His Life, Letters, And Works, Volume 2. London, W. Reeves, 1879. Subject: Chopin, Frdric, 1810-1849