Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21

(Schott). Chopin's Piano Concertos have often been criticized for their orchestration. In the past this has frequently led to changes or complete re-workings of the instrumentation. But on closer examination Chopin's own versions contain many sophisticated and subtle orchestral effects, especially in the F minor Concerto. This is the first printed edition of an authentic version based on a partly autograph source and dateable to the summer of 1835. It is supplemented by a detailed editorial report with further information for the scholarly user. Preface
• Transmission and Publication
• Assessment of the sources
• Editorial Notes
• Editorial principles
• Individual Notes
• Readings in Schlesinger's edition for piano solo
• I. Maestoso
• II. Larghetto
• III. Allegro vivace