FE1 - First French edition


Publisher: Adolphe Catelin et Cie
Date: VIII 1839
Plate number: Ad. C. (560) et Cie
Title: 24 Préludes
Dedication: Son ami Camille Pleyel

First French edition based on A, in which the whole cycle of Preludes was divided into two books, 12 pieces each. Chopin did not participate in its preparation – the proofreading of FE1, which included supplemented accidentals and pedalling, was conducted by Julian Fontana.

For a general description of FE1 in the entire Op. 28 – see Prelude in no. 1.

In the Prelude in G, the only significant difference with respect to A is the fact that two R.H. slurs in b. 7-10 were combined into one. The overlooked  before the 5th semiquaver in b. 9 was not added. 

Original in: Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris
Shelf-mark: Ac.p. 2710