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 in two books, 12 pieces each. Chopin did not participate in its preparation – proofreading of FE1, which included supplemented accidentals and pedaling, 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 A, the text of FE1 does not deviate from the notation of A; in particular, none of the two overlooked accidentals in b. 11 and 13 were added.

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