(Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt I
A - Autograph
Autograph fair copy, a basis for the first German edition
GE - German edition
Charles Haslinger quondam Tobie, Vienna, plate number T.H.8147:
GE1 – First German edition,
July 1851.
FE - French edition
S. Richault, Paris, plate number 10 868. R.:
FE1 – First French edition, 26 May 1851,
EE - English edition
Robert Cocks & Co, London, plate number 9727:
EE1 – First English edition, 21 May 1851,
EE2 – Corrected impression of EE1 (shortly after it).
IE - Italian edition
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.
