Henle Verlag Chopin F. - Piano Sonata B Minor Op. 58

Name: Chopin F. - Piano Sonata B Minor Op. 58
Brand: Henle Verlag
SKU: 61579
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EAN : 9790201808710

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Essential Information About This Score
• A Major Romantic Sonata : a key work by Chopin, combining classical architecture with expressive poetry.
• Revised Urtext Edition : an edition based on an expanded corpus of sources, for a musical reading as close as possible to the composer's intentions.
• Enriched and Valuable Sources : integration of another student copy with corrections related to Chopin's teaching, as well as a late printing of the first French edition annotated by the composer.
• Playing Comfort : fingerings proposed by Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy, useful for approaching virtuosity and passages of great texture.

Chopin F. - Piano Sonata B Minor Op. 58

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Summary of This Score

Chopin explored the sonata form, considered the queen form of classicism, only sparingly, which is precisely what makes the Piano Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 so essential in his catalogue. More conventional in form than the preceding Sonata in B-flat minor, it nevertheless unfolds an intensely romantic writing, driven by an irresistible melodic inspiration, poetic atmospheres, and a brilliant virtuosity typically Chopinian.

This Urtext edition published by Henle benefits from a thorough revision: editor Norbert Müllemann relies on a broader set of sources than previous versions. In addition to another student copy, rich in corrections revealing Chopin's pedagogical practice, there is a late printing of the first French edition, of particular importance as it includes corrections made by the composer. The result offers an improved musical text and detailed commentary, valuable for the pianist's work, whether in interpretation, articulation, phrasing, or reading choices.

Designed for solo piano and offered in paperback binding, this score is aimed at pianists seeking a reliable reference for study and concert performance. It naturally fits into a classical score repertoire, ideal for deepening Chopin's harmonic language, working on projection of the melody, mastery of textures, and balance between formal rigor and expressive freedom.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Frédéric Chopin	Instrumentation	Solo piano
Editor	Norbert Müllemann	Genre	Classical score
Edition	Urtext Edition (Henle)

Questions frequently asked

Is Chopin's Piano Sonata Op. 58 included in its entirety?

The score is dedicated to Frédéric Chopin's Piano Sonata in B minor Op. 58, in its solo piano arrangement.

Which edition is used for the Sonata in B minor Op. 58?

The Henle Urtext edition was prepared by Norbert Müllemann. It is based notably on an annotated student copy and a late reprint of the first French edition containing the composer's corrections.

Does this Chopin Henle edition contain editorial comments?

Detailed comments accompany the musical text. They address interpretative aspects such as articulation, phrasing, and editorial decisions.

For which instrument is this edition of the Sonata Op. 58 intended?

The indicated instrumentation is solo piano. No accompaniment parts or reductions for other ensembles are mentioned.

What level of musical work does Chopin's Sonata Op. 58 demand?

The composition combines a structured sonata form with typically Chopinesque virtuosity. The work focuses notably on vocal projection, pianistic textures, and the balance between formal rigor and expressive freedom.