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

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b. 336

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

Minim c in A, literal reading

Dotted minim in GE (→FE,EE,IE)

Minim & rest suggested by the editors
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The GE version (→FE,EE,IE) is a misguided attempt at complementing the R.H. bottom voice. Formally speaking, the notation of this bar is unfinished in A, since the 3rd crotchet in the bottom voice was left incomplete, which, however, is not uncommon in Chopin's notation – cf., e.g. bars 355-357 – and would sometimes lead to misunderstandings and mistakes (cf., e.g. the Variations in B, Op. 2, bars 16-32). In the discussed place, nothing indicates that Chopin would have wanted to prolong the c minim. In order to avoid any doubts, in the main text we add a rest here.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: GE revisions , Inaccuracies in A

b. 337

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

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In the main text we add cautionary  to c1 and f.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 337

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

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In A there is no  raising f1 to f1 and  raising a to a. Both accidentals were added in GE (→FE,EE,IE).

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Accidentals in different octaves , GE revisions , Omission of current key accidentals , Last key signature sign , Inaccuracies in A

b. 337-338

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

Slur to A in A, literal reading

Slur to F in GE (→FE,EE,IE)
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When interpreted literally, the range of the A slur is musically unjustified (regardless of whether we consider it to be reaching B or A). In the main text we include the interpretation adopted to GE (→FE,EE,IE), most natural in this context.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Inaccurate slurs in A , GE revisions

b. 340

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

Slur & staccato dot in A

Slur to c in GE (→FE,EE)

Slur to c in IE
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We consider the A slur, led to the  preceding c, to be reaching this note. In GE (→FE,EE) it was led only to c. The fact that the interpretation of IE is compliant with ours must be an accident. The missing staccato dot is most probably an oversight by the engraver of GE (→FE,EE,IE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Errors in GE ,