Frederic Chopin – Ballades Piano Solo by Frederic Chopin Piano Solo - Sheet Music
By Frederic ChopinIn 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 "Preludes", 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.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Solo
- Genres:
- Romantic Period
- Composers:
- Frederic Chopin
- Publishers:
- G. Henle
- Series:
- Henle Urtext
- UPC:
- 884088253035
- ISBN:
- 9790201808628
- EAN:
- 9790201808628
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- SMP Level 10 (Advanced) Advanced
- Artist:
- Frederic Chopin
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.25x12.0x0.316 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 92
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.01 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.51480862
Piano Solo. Composed by Frederic Chopin. Edited by Norbert Mü and llemann. This edition: Urtext Edition, Paperbound, Revised edition. Sheet music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 92 pages. G. Henle #HN862. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480862).ISBN 9790201808628. UPC: 884088253035. 9.25x12.0x0.316 inches.
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 "Preludes", 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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About SMP Level 10 (Advanced)
Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.
Song List
Chopin: Ballad f minor op. 52
Chopin: Ballad F major op. 38
Chopin: Ballad g minor op. 23
Chopin: Ballad A flat major op. 47
Similar Sheet Music & Digital Downloads
- More by this Composer:
- Frederic Chopin Frederic Chopin Piano Frederic Chopin Piano Accompaniment Frederic Chopin Piano Solo
- Series:
- Henle Urtext
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Piano Solo
- Artists:
- Frederic Chopin
- Publisher:
- G. Henle
Ratings + Reviews
4 Rating
4 reviews
Nicole C.
Mar 13, 2021
In the edition from the late 1970s, which is the one just prior to this, the score was laid out nicely and the notation was large enough. Footnotes and editor's explanations were at the back of the book, giving enough room for the actual music to be on the page. Now, with this newer version, the footnotes of the new editor (Mllemann) are at the bottom of each page. The score is slightly miniaturized on many lines in order to make room for the explanations at the bottom of each page. And yes, at the bottom of each and every page, which creates an annoyingly- squished score. I am frustrated when using this newer score and find myself instead preferring the 1970s version. I also am discovering in some newer recently-purchased Henle some other small changes that one would not expect from this publisher, such as slightly-lighter ink colour. The ink in some newer editions appears as dark grey, instead of the impressive rich dark black notation and staves of the preceding Henle editions.
Sr P.
Dec 26, 2020
I dont like all the changes Henle has made to the third Ballade! I much prefer the original version. The same can be said of the revised Barcarolle not in this collection. Why would these new versions be released when pianists have been playing the originals for centuries now?
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2019
I was waiting so excitingly for it, but I wasn't expecting all the scholar's work done around these four balades! This is a treasure!!
Anonymous
Jun 13, 2013
Beautiful, legible engraving on weighty, cream-colored paper. Pages open and will stay flat. Lots of extra details about origin of the urtext. Fast shipment.