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b. 275

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

No markings in EE

in GC (→GE) and FE
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In EE, the dashes defining the scope of the diminuendo end as early as bar 274. This is most probably an oversight, as in that edition we find no performance markings (apart from slurs) until bar 286. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in EE

b. 275-276

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt II

in GC

No sign in FE (→EE) & GE
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The  hairpin was probably added in GC by Chopin. The missing sign in GE is certainly a mistake of the engraver who perhaps was not sure where to put the sign.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Errors in GE , Authentic corrections in GC

b. 275

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt II

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EE1 has erroneously g instead of a as the inner note of the last L.H. chord. The mistake was corrected in EE2.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in EE

b. 275

composition: Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt I

Additional crotchet stem to e1 in A & FE (→EE)

No crotchet stem in GE
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The engraver of GE1 could have considered the extension of e1 to be a mistake or he committed a mistake himself. The stem was restored – most probably at Chopin's request – in FE (→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE

b. 275

composition: Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt I

b2(3) in A (literal reading→GE1→FE→EE)

b2(3) in A, possible interpretation

b2(3) in GE2
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In A (→GE1→FE→EE) there are no accidentals before the 6th and 10th notes of the roulade (in relation to a notation with an octave sign in Chopin's times, a possible sign was required only before the 6th note). Formally speaking, it should read b2 and b3, yet in ascending passages Chopin would generally use altered interchangeable notes (cf. e.g. bars 87, 95, 143, 175-178, 247-248, 331-334 in this movement), which suggests a possibility of overlooking naturals resulting in b2 and b3. In the main text we give a version based on an assumption that Chopin's notation does not contain mistakes, adding a cautionary  before b2.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions