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Premiere Ballade, Op. 23, No. 1 (Piano Solo). By Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Edited by Rafael Joseffy. For piano. Piano Solo. Romantic Period. SMP Level 10 (Advanced). Single piece. Fingerings (does not include words to the songs). 16 pages. G. Schirmer #ST27156. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50273380).

With fingerings (does not include words to the songs). Romantic Period. 9x12 inches.

About SMP Level 10 (Advanced)

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Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.

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Harry

Location: from Madison. WI

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

April 26, 2007

Beautiful

This piece is a fine edition of Chopin's music to have in your repetoire. It is an impressive concert piece, especially the end which just brings me goosbumps to play. This is the best edition to buy.

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Ricky Tsang

Location: from Hong Kong , China

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

August 2, 2002

The Best Edition

The best work for piano! The songlike and lyrical melodies are angelic and beautiful!!

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Jeff Cobb

Location: from Houston, TX

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

March 27, 2001

Excellent edition of this beautiful work

Schirmer has done it again, providing an excellent edition of Chopins first Ballade. Edited by one of Franz Liszt's pupils, Joseffy, it is completely fingered and provides alternate Ossia parts played by the greats such as Carl Tausig. Bound only by staples, there is no problem with the pages not...

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Jimmy

Location: from ON, Canada

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

October 24, 2000

Not sure if it's the real thing

It's a cool song, kinda tricky in a couple places, shouldn't take more than a month and a bit to learn.

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