(PWM). Includes the Scherzos of Op. 20, 31, 39 and 54. Following in the
footsteps of Beethoven's late scherzos, these are characterized by
fantastic imagination, surprising, sometimes frightening. Each scherzo
has its own expressive shadow and its own forms. The outer sections are
agitated, restless, anxious, even demonic, while the middle sections
symbolize tranquility. The National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk
Chopin Published by PWM Exclusively Distributed by Hal Leonard
Corporation Co-Editors Jan Ekier and Pawel Kaminski The objective of the
National Edition is to present Chopin's complete output in its authentic
form, based on the entire body of available sources. Sources were
analyzed with up-to-date scientific and musicological methodology. The
National Edition was based on sources originated from the composer,
mainly autographs, copies of autographs and first editions with the
composer's corrections, and pupils' copies with Chopin's annotations. In
cases when original sources were lacking, the closest possible materials
were used. Collecting the source materials was a laborious task which
took years of effort. The characteristics of sources, the links and
discrepancies between them as well as the reasons for particular
editorial decisions are discussed in the Source Commentary in each
volume. The Performance Commentary appended to each volume includes: the
realization of ornaments, comments on pedal markings (the original
markings sometimes are inadequate, due to the difference in sound
between pianos used in Chopin`s times and modern pianos), suggestions
as to the "harmonic legato" (a performance technique often used by
Chopin and now forgotten). About the National Edition Full Introduction
to the Polish National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin
