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Op. 29, Impromptu in A♭ major

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Issues : EE revisions

b. 104

composition: Op. 29, Impromptu in A♭ major

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We add a cautionary flat next to d3. The sign was added by a foreign hand in A and printed in GE.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions , Foreign hand additions in manuscripts

b. 121

composition: Op. 29, Impromptu in A♭ major

 
 
 
 
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The sources differ in the rhythmic value of the chord. We give the most natural in this context value of the crotchet present in FE and EE. It cannot be excluded that while writing the quaver in A, Chopin mistakenly copied the version in bar 117.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE

b. 126-127

composition: Op. 29, Impromptu in A♭ major

 
 
 
 
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A significant part of the differences in the notation of the final chords may be attributed to the errors of interpretation of manuscripts and changes and additions performed by the editors. As a result, it is only the notation in A and EE that differ significantly. However, they also give practically the same sound effect, having regard to the authentic pedalling. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions