Chopin Nocturnes Henle Urtext Edition

The Chopin Nocturnes Henle Urtext Edition is the definitive scholarly edition of Chopin's complete Nocturnes, edited from the original manuscript sources by the eminent Chopin scholars Ewald Zimmermann and Hans-Martin Theopold. The Henle Urtext presents the text as Chopin composed it — without editorial additions, simplifications, or the fingerings and pedalling suggestions of previous editors who often misrepresented Chopin's intentions. The critical commentary at the back of the edition provides source comparison and performance notes for each nocturne, making this the essential edition for serious students and performers.

• Edited from original manuscript sources by eminent Chopin scholars
• Urtext — no editorial additions or alterations
• Includes suggested fingerings from Chopin authority Lazlo Simon
• Critical commentary — source comparison and performance notes