Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
by Frédéric Chopin
PianoRomanticBallade~10 minprofessional
The first of Chopin's four ballades, inspired by the poetry of Adam Mickiewicz. A narrative arc from the mysterious opening through lyrical themes to the explosive coda. One of the most demanding and beloved works in the piano repertoire.
Editions
Henle Verlag
Norbert Müllemann, 2007
Critical Urtext based on autographs and first editions. Fingerings by Vladimir Ashkenazy.
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Peters
Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1949
The Paderewski edition. Comprehensive editorial notes, widely used in competitions. Some editorial choices now questioned by scholars.
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PWM / National Edition
Jan Ekier, 2000
The Polish National Edition. Considered the most authoritative modern source, based on exhaustive manuscript research.
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