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b. 227

composition: Op. 49, Fantaisie in F minor

 under f in A (literal reading) & FE (→EE)

under octave in GE
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The literal interpretation of the A notation, confirmed in FE (→EE) via [FC], does not, according to us, correspond to Chopin's intention. The composer would often write a  mark before the note it should apply to, particularly when the note was placed low. However, we must admit that in this case the mark is quite far from the G1-G octave, almost directly under the L.H. rest and the beginning of the R.H. passage. Of course, such pedalling is possible, yet a comparison with analogous bar 147, 149 and 229 is an argument for an inaccuracy – Chopin probably miscalculated the space necessary for the Ped abbreviation and started writing it too far from the octave. The GE notation, formally inaccurate, is therefore most probably correct.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Inaccuracies in A

b. 227-229

composition: Op. 49, Fantaisie in F minor

Staccato dots in A (→GE)

No marks in FE (→EE)
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The staccato dots for the G1-G octaves in bar 227 and 229 were probably overlooked in [FC] or in FE (→EE). However, this does not significantly influence the interpretation of the text, since the dots in the two previous analogous bars (bar 223 and 225) should be considered a model to follow in this context.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE

b. 227

composition: (Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt I

No fingering in A (→GE→FE,IE)

Fingering after EE
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In the main text we do not include the inauthentic R.H. part fingering added by EE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions

b. 227

composition: (Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt IV

Short accent on A

Long accent in GE (→FE,EE,IE)
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We reproduce the A accent as a short accent due to its small size and its position, almost axial with respect to the note. GE (→FE,EE,IE) feature a long accent, which, according to us, is a less likely interpretation, yet not out of the question.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Long accents , Inaccuracies in GE , EE inaccuracies

b. 227-228

composition: (Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt IV

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In A there are no flats to d2 in bar 227 and to gand G in bar 228. All the accidentals were already added in GE (→FE,EE,IE).

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Accidentals in different octaves , GE revisions , Inaccuracies in A