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b. 163

composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor

a2-g2 in GE

Tied a2 in FE (→EE)
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As was the case with b. 143, in the main text we include the delayed resolution of the a2 seventh Chopin introduced while proofreading FE (→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 163

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

f-a-e1-f1 in AsI, contextual interpretation

f-a-f1 in A (→GE1→FE,EE,GE2→FESB)

f-a-e1-f1 in GE3
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The missing e1 note in the last chord of the alternative accompaniment most probably resulted from Chopin's oversight in A – cf. analogous b. 139 and 147 both in the version for one piano and in the orchestral part (e.g. in AsI). The note was added by GE3, and this is the version we give in the main text.
Interestingly, in the solo part of AsI Chopin did not finish writing this chord – he only wrote an f-a third and 3 ledger lines over the stave, which suggests a chord reaching at least g1. Therefore, unfortunately, this notation does not allow us to settle the doubt concerning the potential presence of e1.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Source & stylistic information

issues: GE revisions , Errors of A

b. 163

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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As in b. 139 and 147, in the main text we add a cautionary  to f and f1 and a  to e1 and e2, as well as to e1 in the alternative harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment. 

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b. 164

composition: Op. 43, Tarantella

 
 
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We present the Es1-Es octave at the beginning of b.164 in LH based on A, FC3 (→FE→IE) and EE. In GE the octave is replaced by a subsequently repeated chord. The authenticity of this version seems questionable, as Chopin's correction  [KF1] is little probable and GE version must be ruled out. It may have been the copyist or engraver who erroneously replaced this bar with one of the two subsequent bars. The A notation, where this bar, marking a new part, is notated at the end of the line may well result in such errors.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE

b. 164

composition: Op. 43, Tarantella

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In A there is no  on c in the chord on the second beat of LH.  However, it was added in all other sources. In GE, due to the occurrence of the chord on the first beat, it was not necessary to add accidentals on the second beat.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources