Chopin: Nocturnes (Henle Verlag)

About This Edition

Henle Verlag’s Nocturnes presents Chopin’s complete set of nocturnes in a meticulously prepared Urtext edition, edited by Ewald Zimmermann with fingering by Hans-Martin Theopold. This edition offers pianists the most authentic version of Chopin’s works, free from unnecessary editorial changes, and includes a detailed critical commentary available online.

The nocturnes, influenced by John Field’s earlier works, showcase Chopin’s gift for lyrical, song-like piano writing. Their dreamy, expressive atmosphere has become emblematic of Chopin’s style, ranging from tender simplicity to profound emotional depth.