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 C no. 1.
The most significant interference with the notation of this Prelude is the notation of dotted rhythms against quaver triplets, which is incompatible with A. Moreover, one can observe inaccuracies and mistakes in slurring, e.g. combining the R.H. slurs in b. 4-5 (written separately in A) or overlooking the R.H. slurs in b. 3 and 4. Similar inaccuracies and mistakes concern also the dynamic markings in b. 9 and 11. In addition, the tie to b in b. 12 was overlooked.
The naturals lowering f
to f (in various octaves) were rightly added in the middle of b. 7.
| Original in: | Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris |
| Shelf-mark: | Ac.p. 2710 |