Over the past few years, the Special Collections unit of the University of Chicago Libraries has distinguished itself by creating a number of high-quality digital collections. The Chopin Collection is another such collection, as it brings together over 400 first and early printed editions of musical compositions by Frederic Chopin. This particular collection is quite compelling as it brings together a number of variant texts, originating from the different versions published concurrently in several countries. First-time visitors can begin by browsing the collection by title, uniform title or genre, such as scherzos, fantasias, or boleros. Lovers of Chopin will find this site quite enticing, as will musicologists, both amateur and professional. The site is rounded out by a section dedicated solely to providing information about the way in which the digital collection was created.
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