Chopin – Etude c minor op. 10 no. 12 (Revolution)

Chopin’s famous Etude in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12, commonly known as the “Revolutionary Etude,” is one of the most powerful and dramatic works in the piano repertoire.

The etude is characterised by its furious descending runs and powerful, rolling left-hand figures, creating an intense and highly virtuosic musical experience. The nickname “Revolutionary” is associated with a long-standing story connecting the piece with the Polish uprising of 1831, although this historical connection is not documented.

This Henle edition presents the work as a carefully prepared Urtext edition, edited by Ewald Zimmermann, with fingering by Hermann Keller. It is an ideal choice for pianists who want the authoritative Henle edition of this celebrated work without purchasing the complete collection of Chopin’s Etudes.