Chopin - 4 Ballades - Op. 23, 38, 47, 52

Piano Repertoire

• Chopin – 4 Ballades, Op. 23, 38, 47, 52 is a complete performance and study edition of four of Frédéric Chopin’s greatest and most demanding masterpieces for solo piano. These works represent the summit of Romantic piano literature and are among the most profound and technically challenging pieces ever written for the instrument.

  This volume includes all four Ballades:
  • Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
  • Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
  • Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47
  • Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52

  This edition features fingerings throughout, along with dynamics, articulations, and phrasing markings designed to support technical reliability, stylistic understanding, and expressive control. The engraving is clean, spacious, and optimized for readability, making it suitable for both advanced students and professional pianists.

  Each ballade also includes a QR code linking to an online reference performance, allowing pianists to hear tempo relationships, articulation style, balance, and large-scale musical pacing for confident practice and preparation.

  Chopin’s Four Ballades are widely regarded as cornerstone works of the Romantic piano repertoire and are standard in conservatory training, international competitions, and recital programs. This edition is designed to serve as a reliable, performance-ready resource for serious pianists and teachers.

  This book is published by Road to Virtuosity (RTV) — an international music organization dedicated to structured repertoire, musical growth, and performance-ready educational resources.

  Includes:
  • All four Chopin Ballades (Op. 23, 38, 47, 52)
  • Clean modern engraving for study and performance
  • Fingerings throughout
  • Editorial dynamics, articulations, and phrasing
  • QR codes for reference listening

• Written By:

  Chopin