The editorial team assembled for this landmark edition could hardly be more distinguished. The Series Editors are four of the world’s most respected Chopin specialists. Their unrivalled collective knowledge imbues this project with unique authority, drawing upon the latest international scholarship. This team supervises the work of each volume editor and takes ultimate responsibility for the musical integrity, consistency and quality of the edition. Each volume contains: • An introductory essay in English, German and French, examining the historical background, compositional features and performance practice issues • Notes on the editorial principles guiding the whole project • A detailed critical commentary in English describing the available sources, justifying editorial decisions and presenting further variants • Performance advice, where appropriate, particularly on the realization of ornaments