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b. 8-22

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

 in FE (→EE) & GE

Our variant suggestion
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The moment of pedal depression at the transition between bars 8-9 and analogous bars is not marked in the uniform manner in the sources –  appears at the beginning of bars 9 and 13, but at the end of bar 22. Similar differences occur further on in the text as well. Even if we assume that this was the result of inaccurately notating or reading autographs, it is difficult to determine without seeing those autographs which notation complies with Chopin's intentions  As in each one of those places both versions make sense, in the main text we propose the variant solution everywhere, in which the mark without brackets indicates the version that is recommended from the practical point of view. 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Editorial revisions

b. 8-22

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

Rhythmic notation in FE1

FE2

GE

EE
 

Our suggestion
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In the main text we unify the notation of the 2nd part of bars 8, 12 and 22 in line with the notation of FE1 in bar 8 and GE in bar 22 that is definitely correct and precise. 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in GE , Inaccuracies in FE

b. 8

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No indication in JC & EF

PE
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The indication given in PE probably comes from [A].

category imprint: Differences between sources

b. 8

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

Double bar-line in JC & EF

Single bar-line in PE
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The eight-bar introduction is separated with a double bar line in the sources based on the earlier autograph, [AI]. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

b. 8

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

4 notes in JC

4 notes in EF

3 notes in PE
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The additional f note appears in the versions of JC and EF based on an earlier autograph. Its omission in a later version of PE mitigates the impression of parallel shift of chords in combination with the previous bar. 

category imprint: Differences between sources