Chopin - Impromptus Piano Book (New Critical Edition)

Frederic Chopin - Impromptus Piano Book (New Critical Edition)📚

This edition presents a meticulous and comprehensive reevaluation of Chopin's Impromptus. This sixth volume of the new Chopin edition, edited by John Irvine, features the Impromptus. Among them, the renowned 'Fantaisie-Impromptu' stands out.

This piece, shrouded in mystery due to Chopin's decision to withhold its publication during his lifetime, suffered from editorial uncertainties for many years. However, recent advancements in source scholarship, aided by Arthur Rubinstein's discovery of an autograph score, have vastly improved the accuracy of Chopin's compositions.

With 68 pages, this edition, part of the new Chopin series edited by John Rink, Jim Samson, and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger, with the guidance of Christophe Grabowski as the Editorial Consultant, offers a fresh and authoritative perspective on Chopin's Impromptus. It is a valuable resource for pianists, scholars, and music enthusiasts seeking to explore and perform these beautiful compositions with utmost authenticity.

This book includes:

• An introductory essay in English, German, and French, delving into the historical context, compositional intricacies, and performance practice considerations.
• Dedication to utilising a single principal source to ensure authenticity.
• A detailed and extensive critical commentary for an in-depth understanding of the compositions.
• Exclusive use of Chopin's authentic fingerings, with a focus on preserving the expressive nuances of the original notation.

Song Titles Includes:

• Chopin: Impromptu No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 29
• Chopin: Impromptu No. 2 in F sharp major, Op. 36
• Chopin: Impromptu No. 3 in G flat major, Op. 51
• Chopin: Impromptu No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 66 'Fantaisie-Impromptu'

AMEB:

Piano / Certificate of Performance / List C

• Fantasie-impromptu in C sharp minor Op. 66/CT 46
• Impromptu in Ab major Op. 29/CT 43