We owe Chopin a debt...

His music allowed us to survive the worst moments, and in the periods of hope extols Polish culture all over the world. We owe it to the author to publish his work in the form he intended. This is the goal of the National Edition: to pay off a Nation`s debt to Chopin.

Professor Jan Ekier

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Editors

Jan Ekier

Paweł Kamiński

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About edition

The NATIONAL EDITION is the first source-critical edition of Chopin`s complete works based on the entire body of available sources.

The sources have been analysed with the use of up-to-date scientific methodology.

The objective of the National Edition is to present Chopin`s output in its authentic form.

Three basic characteristics distinguish the National Edition from other edition`s of Chopin`s works. It is:

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. The collection of source materials was a very laborious task, which took years of effort. The editors have now at their disposal originals or photocopies of practically all-possible source materials.

The sources have been thoroughly analysed to verify their authenticity and examine their relations. Only an extensive analysis of the variety of materials, not just reconstruction of one or a few sources, can uncover the composer`s musical intentions. The characteristics of sources, the links and discrepancies between them as well as the reasons for particular editorial decisions have been discussed in the Source Commentaries.

Beside Chopin`s fingering, it includes, in different typeface, the fingering used in contemporary concert practice. The Performance Commentaries explain the elements of the score that might be unclear to a contemporary performer. The Performance Commentary appended to each volume includes: the realisation 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).

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National Edition by Jan Ekier is recommended for the entrants in the rulebook of the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.

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About the National Edition

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Foundation

The Foundation for the National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin was established in 1998, by Professor Jan Ekier.

Professor Ekier has conceived the general idea of the National Edition and is the author of the Edition`s fundamentals,

such as the research methodology, classification of works into series and volumes, chronological list and numbering of Chopin`s

works, and the evaluation of the sources. The National Edition is an urtext, i.e. a source-based, critical edition of Chopin`s

complete works, prepared with the use of up-to-date scientific methodology. The Foundation`s objective is to complete and

promote the National Edition of Fryderyk Chopin`s Complete Works.

Main areas of the Foundation`s activity include:

research for the National Edition and preparation of volumes for publication
organisation of concerts, lectures, piano courses and other events to promote the National Edition
fundraising for the National Edition
cooperation with institutions or individuals who sponsor National Edition or participate in Foundation projects

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20210406

mUltimate Chopin – read the analysis of the next Chopin’s Works

A modern Internet platform presenting all the available sources of the works of Fryderyk Chopin. Developed by Paweł Kamiński, editor of the National Edition, in co-operation with the editorial team of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute as part of the Digital Heritage programme. This application has been especially designed to enable browsing, analysing and comparing digitalized sources, offering instant access to commentaries on all the problematic places in the analysed fragment of the musical score. The system user is able to closely follow the editing process and make own decisions (e.g. related to the choice of variants) on the basis of the photocopied sources made available. Read the analysis of the Impromptu A flat Major Op. 29, Mazurkas Op. 24, 2 Nocturtnes Op. 27, Tarantelle Op. 43, Waltz in F Minor WN55, Scherzo in C sharp Minor Op. 39, Prelude Op. 45, Polonaise in B flat Major WN17, Etudes Op. 10, Etudes Op. 25, Ballades Op. 38, Waltzes Op. 42, 2 Polonaises Op. 26, Waltzes Op. 64, Sonate in B flat Minor Op. 35, Piano Concerto in F Minor op. 21 and Bolero Op. 19. Futhermore in the beginning of 2021 we published: Rondo Op. 16 and Piano Concerto in E Minor op. 11. Please look at www.multimatechopin.com The project is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

20191012

The National Edition in Germany (Dusseldorf)

16th October 2019 - Robert Schumann Hochschule Dusseldorf Janusz Olejniczak - piano Programme: Fryderyk Chopin Lento con gran espressione WN 37 Nocturne E Minor WN 23 Nocturne C Minor Op. 48 No. 1 6 Mazurkas Polonaise A flat Major Op. 53 Polonaise A Major Op. 40 No. 1 Ballade G Minor op. 23 Scherzo B flat Minor Op. 31 Das Konzert wird mit freundlicher Unterstützung des polnischen Ministeriums für Kultur und Nationales Erbe im Rahmen des Mehrjahresprogramms "Unabhängiges Polen 2017-2022" und im Rahmen des Stipendienprogramms des Adam-Mickiewicz-Instituts "Kulturbrücken" finanziert. www.culture.pl

20190922

The National Edition in Czech Republic

1st October 2019, Ostrava Fakulta umění Ostravské univerzity at 6:00 p.m. Performers: Marcin Zdunik - cello Aleksander Dębicz - piano Programme: "Bach Stories" - improvisation on theme from Bach's works "IMPROmptu" - improvisation on theme from Chopin's works Co-operation: Fakulta umění Ostravské univerzity Projekt je financován z prostředků Ministerstva Kultury a Národního Dědictví Polské Republiky v rámci víceletého programu „Nezávislá“ / „Niepodległa“ v letech 2017-2022, v rámci dotačního programu Institutu Adama Mickiewicze „Kulturní mosty“ / „Kulturalne pomosty“ www.culture.pl

20180421

Academy of Historical Pianos – Lusławice, April 29 – May 5, 2018

The Foundation for the National Edition of the Chopin's Works invites all young pianists to Lusławice for Academy of Historical Pianos between April 29 and May 5, 2018. The course is intended for pupils of secondary music schools who are older than 16 years of age and students and graduates of higher music schools. The master classes during the Course will be run by: Tobias Koch, Geoffrey Govier, Katarzyna Drogosz and Hubert Rutkowski. The Participants will have the following pianos at their disposal: Stein 1780, Rosenberg 1805 (copy R. Brown), Walter 1795, Bertsche 1815 (copy R. Brown), Pleyel 1842, Erard 1842, Broadwood 1846. Please download the regulation and application form: Regulation Application form Applications will be accepted by 25 April 2018 Contact: fundacja@chopin-nationaledition.com www.chopin-nationaledition.com

20170509

mUltimate Chopin – read the analysis of the next Chopin’s Works

A modern Internet platform presenting all the available sources of the works of Fryderyk Chopin. Developed by Paweł Kamiński, editor of the National Edition, in co-operation with the editorial team of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute as part of the Digital Heritage programme. This application has been especially designed to enable browsing, analysing and comparing digitalized sources, offering instant access to commentaries on all the problematic places in the analysed fragment of the musical score. The system user is able to closely follow the editing process and make own decisions (e.g. related to the choice of variants) on the basis of the photocopied sources made available. Read the analysis of the 4 Mazurkas Op. 24 and 2 Nocturtnes Op. 27, Tarantelle Op. 43, Waltz in F minor WN55, Scherzo Op. 39, Prelude Op. 45 and Polonaise in B flat major WN17. Please look at www.multimatechopin.com In the beginning of 2018 will be published: Etudes Op. 10, Ballade Op. 38 and Waltz Op. 42 and at the end of the year Etudes Op. 25, Polonaises Op. 26, Waltzes Op. 64 and Sonata Op. 35. The project is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

20160316

Scherzo award for the National Edition

CD recording with the whole set of Chopin's chamber music by Jan Ekier & Paweł Kamiński (NE) received award of the Spanish music magazine 'Scherzo'. Performers: Agnieszka Przemyk-Bryła - piano, Tomasz Strahl - cello, Konstanty Andrzej Kulka - violine Publishers: DUX & Foundation for the National Edition od the Chopin's Works

20151001

Exhibition dedicated to Professor Jan Ekier in Warsaw Philharmonic

'Jan Ekier - Laureate, Juror, Chairman of the Jury of the Chopin Competitions': Warsaw Philharmonic 1 - 23 October 2015

20150909

Darmstadt Concert to Promote National Edition

Sunday, 13 September 2015, 8:00 p.m. Darmstadt - Chopin Gesellschaft (Kennedy-Haus). Agnieszka Przemyk-Bryła - piano Tomasz Strahl - cello Mariusz Patyra - violin Programme: Complete Chopin's Chamber Works

20141031

Fryderyk Chopin – Chamber Works – New CD based on the National Edition

The new recording of the whole Chopin's Chamber Music based on the National Edition by Jan Ekier realised at the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Lusławice, 12-14 September 2014 Agnieszka Przemyk-Bryła (piano) Tomasz Strahl (cello) Konstanty Andrzej Kulka (violin) Trio in G minor Op. 8 for piano, cello and violin Introduction and Polonaise in C major Op. 3 for piano and cello Grand Duo Concertant Dbop. 16 for piano and cello Sonata in G minor Op. 65 for piano and cello In memory of Professor Jan Ekier, the great pianist, composer and teacher, Editor-in-Chief of the National Edition of the Works of Fryderyk Chopin DUX Recording Producers Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

20140815

We are very sorry to have to inform you that the Editor-in-Chief of the National Edition Professor Jan Ekier died last night (29.08.1913-15.08.2014)

20140321

Jan Ekier – monograph by Aneta Teichman

The Monograph of Professor Jan Ekier by Aneta Teichman in English version is just on sale! Jan Ekier died in Warsaw on 15 August 2014 at the age of nearly 101 years. The monograph devoted to the professor has become today the summary of his beautiful and full of achievements life. This is the first and so far the only comprehensive publication dedicated to one of the most distinguished Polish artists of the 20th and 21st century, which every musician should read regardless of his or her speciality or artistic beliefs. The book presents a vivid, rich and by no means boring but absolutely fascinating portrayal of Jan Ekier’s life, his piano playing theory, pedagogical opinions and his educational activity. There are recollections from the professor himself and his pupils as well as those given by other artists. The monograph shows a true image of the professor in the light of the facts and opinions. Publisher: PWM Edition/ Foundation for the National Edition ISBN ISSN: 978-83-224-0957-2 Language of edition: English Number of pages: 484 No. of edition: 1 Published: 2013 Price: 29,95€ Availability: www.pwm.com.pl

20131104

A China Tour to Promote the National Edition of Chopin’s Works (2013)

Since 2012 the whole set of the National Edition by Jan Ekier is available in China. The complete works of Fryderyk Chopin (37 volumes) have been published by Shanghai Music Publishing House in Chinese version. Between 26.11 and 4.12.2013 the Chinese version of the National Edition was presented in Shanghai, Nanjing, Xiamen and Hangzhou: Prof. Paweł Kaminski - lecture and talk on the Role of the Urtext in Contemporary Artists' Practice Łukasz Krupiński - piano recitals The Project is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

20131010

A Stockholm and Berlin Concert to Promote the National Edition of Chopin’s Works

Thursday, 17 October 2013, 19:00 - Kungliga Musikhogskolan in Stockholm Agnieszka Przemyk-Bryła - piano Tomasz Strahl - cello Bartosz Cajler - violin Progremme: F. Chopin - Introduction and Polonaise in C Major, Op. 3 - Cello Sonate in G Minor, Op. 65 - Trio in G Minor, Op. 8 Sunday, 10 October 2013, 19:00 - Deutsche Oper Berlin/Tischlerei Hall Agnieszka Przemyk-Bryła - piano Tomasz Strahl - cello Programme: F. Chopin - Introduction and Polonaise in C Major, Op. 3 - Cello Sonate in G Minor, Op. 65 S. Rachmaninow - Cello Sonate in G Minor, Op. 19 The Project is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland

20130529

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Professor Jan Ekier (1913-2013)

29th August 2013 - the 100th anniversary of the Editor-in-Chief of the National Edition.

20130529

Jan Ekier/Paweł Kamiński – “Introduction to the National Edition – Performance Issues”

This is Ekier’s final word regarding performance of Chopin’s music. It covers all the basic issues of piano performance: sound space (the range of Chopin’s piano), sound properties (dynamics, articulation, accents, etc.), timing issues (tempo, metronome tempo, rubato etc.), formal issues (cyclical nature, repetitions), purely pianistic issues (fingering and pedalling), aspects as expression and semantics. This book will surely become a global bestseller in the field of deeper understanding of Chopin’s style. Professor Bronisława Kawalla The Fryderyk Chopin University of Music English version of this book is available in PDF file only. You can download it from the PWM website: www.pwm.com.pl

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