mUltimate Chopin

A - Autograph

Autograph fair copy, a basis for the first German edition

Charles Haslinger quondam Tobie, Vienna, plate number T.H.8147:
GE1 – First German edition,
July 1851.

S. Richault, Paris, plate number 10 868. R.:
FE1 – First French edition, 26 May 1851,

Robert Cocks & Co, London, plate number 9727:
EE1 – First English edition, 21 May 1851,
EE2 – Corrected impression of EE1 (shortly after it).

Jean Ricordi, plate number S 23298 S:
IE1 – First Italian edition, 15 June 1851.

Principles behind the main text of
the Sonata in C minor, (Op. 4), Mvt I

We take A as a basis, since it is the only authentic source. We correct and supplement numerous obvious errors and inaccuracies.
We standardize the notation of long accents by placing all of them above or below the accented note (cf. characteristic of A), in accordance with the method that definitely predominates in Chopin's manuscripts.

(Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt I

A - Autograph

GE - German edition

FE - French edition

EE - English edition

IE - Italian edition

Principles behind the main text of
the Sonata in C minor, (Op. 4), Mvt I

(Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt I

A - Autograph

GE - German edition

FE - French edition

EE - English edition

IE - Italian edition

Principles behind the main text of the Sonata in C minor, (Op. 4), Mvt I

Principles behind the main text of
the Sonata in C minor, (Op. 4), Mvt I