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b. 596

composition: Op. 31, Scherzo in B♭ minor

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Just like in b. 13 and 145, in the main text we add cautionary flats. The addition was already introduced in GE2 (→GE3).

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: GE revisions

b. 597-602

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

 in EE

GC (→GE)

FE (contemporary notation)
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The earlier beginning of the  mark in EE may have resulted from the manuscript's inadequate reading. Both versions of the hairpin endings, however, are as we believe authentic and musically corresponding. They both lead to the longest and harmonically relevant chords of the RH phrase. For the main text we adopt the longer hairpins of GC (→GE), as they correspond with the RH marks (the last crescendo in bars 602-603). The second  mark in FE should most certainly  be understood as continuation of the first. Such a notation is common in Chopin's works.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Hairpins denoting continuation

b. 597

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

No marks in EE

Dots in GC (→GE)

L.H. dot in FE
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In the main text we adopt the exact GC (#→GE) notation. EE and FE may have resulted from inaccuracies in copying or engraving or may be a testimony to the many evolving stages of the authenticity of this bar's notation. 

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b. 597

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

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In the main text, we add cautionary naturals before the 1st octave.

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b. 597-598

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

 in FE (→GE1→GE2)

 ​​​​​​​ in EE & (GE3)

[] suggested by the editors

[    ], our alternative suggestion
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The missing  mark may be, but does not have to, a mistake of FE or an inaccuracy of [A]. However, since the previous appearances of this phrase offer two variants of a more detailed Chopinesque pedalling, we suggest respective additions; moreover, we adopt the indication modelled on bars 246-247, being a strict transposition of the discussed bars, in the main text. A ​​​​​​​ mark was added also in EE and GE3. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions , No pedal release mark