Ballades, Opp.23, 38, 47, 52

The Complete Chopin - A New Critical Edition The editorial team assembled for this landmark edition could hardly be more distinguished. Three of the world's most respected Chopin specialists have been appointed as Series Editors: John Rink, Jim Samson and Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger. Their unrivalled collective knowledge imbues this project withunique authority , drawing upon the latest international scholarship. Further expertise is provided by Christophe Grabowski, the Editorial Consultant.

This committee supervises the work of seven additional volume editors and takes ultimate responsibility for the stylistic integrity and consistency of the edition.

Key Features of the Edition:

An introductory essay in English, German and French examiningthe historical background, compositional features and performance practice issues

The identification of, and adherence to, a single principal source

A detailed and comprehensive critical commentary

Chopin's authentic fingerings only

Emphasis placed on retaining expressive features of the original notation

Notes on the editorial principles and methodology guiding the whole project.