Barenreiter Chopin F. - 24 Preludes Op.28 / Preludes Op.45
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Summary of This Score
It is hard to resist the allure of the 24 Preludes, published in 1839, a true miniature cycle where each piece condenses a color, a pianistic gesture, and an atmosphere. Often described as flashes of brilliant inspiration, they move from the intimate to the dramatic with striking freedom, making them a staple of the solo piano repertoire, equally suited for study and concert performance.
In this edition, Christoph Flamm revisits all source material with a critical approach to refine the musical text and propose new readings where tradition has sometimes fixed habits. Pianist Hardy Rittner, a specialist in the hammerklavier and familiar with period fortepianos, enriches the score with fingerings conceived from a historically informed perspective, useful for clarifying articulation, transitions, and voice leading.
To go beyond the notes, the volume includes valuable execution practice remarks: pedal management, rubato, legato, underlying polyphony, and Chopin's sound conception. Add to this an elegant layout and page turns designed for real desk work: a score tailored for demanding pianists, advanced students, teachers, and performers.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Frédéric Chopin | Genre | Classical score |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Language | German / English |
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition include the 24 Preludes op. 28 by Chopin?
The collection brings together the 24 Preludes op. 28, published in 1839, as well as the Prelude op. 45. The instrumentation is solo piano.
Do the Barenreiter Preludes op. 28 include fingerings?
Fingerings by Hardy Rittner are incorporated into the score. They are based on a historically informed approach derived from his experience with period fortepianos.
Which critical edition is offered for Chopin's Preludes?
The musical text has been revised by Christoph Flamm based on the complete source material. This critical approach proposes new readings when certain editorial conventions have become established.
Are there pedal and rubato suggestions in this score?
Performance practice comments address pedaling, rubato, legato, and the underlying polyphony. Indications also include Chopin's concept of sound.
Is the score in French?
The texts of this edition are in German and English. The layout is designed with page turns suitable for working at the music stand.
