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b. 644

composition: Op. 31, Scherzo in B♭ minor

in A

in FC, FE (→EE) & GE1

No sign in GE2

in GE3

 suggested by the editors
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In A nad FC, this bar is a replica of b. 193, and likewise there we regard the shorter  sign as possibly inaccurate. For that reason, in the main text we give a longer hairpin, modelled on b. 185.
The absence of the sign in GE2 can be explained by an oversight or a revision, aiming to make this bar uniform with the analogous b. 636. GE3 restored the .

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 645-647

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

Fingering written into FEH

No fingering in FE (→GE)

Fontana's fingering in EE
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The fingering given by Fontana in EE and the one entered in FEH are compliant – both develop Chopin's printed indication.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , EE revisions , Annotations in FEH

b. 645

composition: Op. 31, Scherzo in B♭ minor

Staccato dot in A (→FC)

No mark in FE (→EE) & GE
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As in b. 637 and 639, we consider the staccato dot over b2 a remnant of the original version, presumably removed during the proofreading of FE (→EE). However, the absence of mark in GE is most probably an oversight by the engraver.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 646

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

L.H. accent in FE (→GE,EE)

Long accent for both hands suggested by the editors
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A comparison with dynamic markings of analogous bars 648-650 leads to the conclusion that the short accent over the chord in the L.H. probably reproduces Chopin's intention inaccurately. Therefore, in the main text we suggest an averaged mark in terms of both its size and assignment to one or both hands.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

issues: Long accents , Placement of markings

b. 646

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

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In FE, one can see a trace of the original, shorter slur that encompassed only the last group of semiquavers.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Authentic corrections of FE