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(Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt III

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b. 28

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

No marking in A

 in GE (→FE,EE,IE)

[] suggested by the editors
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We consider the missing  mark in A an inaccuracy of notation; in the main text we suggest a relevant addition. At the same time, we take into consideration the harmonic change on the 6th quaver in the bar – g1 moves to f1. A pedal release was also indicated in GE (→FE,EE,IE), yet the sign was put later, before or under the 7th quaver in the bar, which hampers the clarity of the harmonic change. The fact that Chopin almost certainly did not want such a long pedal is indirectly proved by the rhythmic value of the c minim at the beginning of the bar – in A Chopin most probably removed the dot prolonging this note, which means that he wanted to avoid a direct link between this c note and b on the 7th quaver.  

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: GE revisions

b. 35

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

No marking in A (→GE→FE)

in EE & IE

[] suggested by the editors
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In this context, the absence of a  mark in A (→GE→FE) is rather supposed to be considered an inaccuracy. According to us, Chopin could have hesitated whether to hold the pedal until the change of chord on the 4th beat or slightly earlier due to the change in the R.H. topmost voice. The additional crotchet stem next to E on the 3rd beat is an argument for an earlier pedal release, which we include in our main text suggestion. A  asterisk was also added by EE and IE, more or less in accordance with our suggestion.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , No pedal release mark ,

b. 35

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

 in A (→GE→EE,IE)

No mark in FE
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The missing  sign is a patent mistake by FE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE