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 pedalling, was conducted by Julian Fontana. For a general description of FE1 in the entire Op. 28 – see Prelude in no. 1.

In this Prelude the rhythmic mistake in b. 8 was corrected. The remaining differences with respect to A are inaccuracies of various kind:

  • L.H. slurs in b. 10-12 were overlooked,
  • L.H. slur in b. 15 was erroneously prolonged,
  • staccato dots in b. 17, 19 and analog. were overlooked,
  • dashes marking the range of più animato in b. 34-38 were overlooked.
Original in: Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris
Shelf-mark: Ac.p. 2710