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Polonaises Series A: Ops. 26, 40, 44, 53, 61: Chopin National Edition 6A, Volume VI

(PWM). Contains Polonaises from Op. 26, Op. 40 (including two versions of Op. 40, No. 1), Op. 44, Op. 53, and Op. 61. The Polonaises are inspired by Polish traditional dance, and they echo the Polish struggle for freedom. See also 00132302 for the Polonaises published posthumously. The National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin Published by PWM Exclusively Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation Co-Editors Jan Ekier and Pawel Kaminski The objective of the National Edition is to present Chopin's complete output in its authentic form, based on the entire body of available sources. Sources were analyzed with up-to-date scientific and musicological methodology. The National Edition was based on sources originated from the composer, mainly autographs, copies of autographs and first editions with the composer's corrections, and pupils' copies with Chopin's annotations. In cases when original sources were lacking, the closest possible materials were used. Collecting the source materials was a laborious task which took years of effort. The characteristics of sources, the links and discrepancies between them as well as the reasons for particular editorial decisions are discussed in the Source Commentary in each volume. The Performance Commentary appended to each volume includes: the realization of ornaments, comments on pedal markings (the original markings sometimes are inadequate, due to the difference in sound between pianos used in Chopin`s times and modern pianos), suggestions as to the "harmonic legato" (a performance technique often used by Chopin and now forgotten). About the National Edition Full Introduction to the National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin

Paperback: 112 pages

Publisher: PWM Edition (January 1, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1480390771

ISBN-13: 978-1480390775

Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.3 x 12 inches

Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Ekier Editions are the best Chopin you can get.This one does not contain a few of the posthumously published ones and are not in any of the Ekier editions, so make sure that the Opus you are looking for is in the edition.

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