Slurs
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b. 445-446
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composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor
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In GC the slur extends as far as b. 445, which in this context must be considered inaccurate the same as in GE. This too long and imprecise slur may have occured already in [A1] as EE has a slur that results most probably from misinterpreting the composer's intention. In the main text we present slurring of FE and GE. category imprint: Differences between sources issues: GE revisions , EE inaccuracies , Inaccuracies in GC |
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b. 453-478
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composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor
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Despite the consistent graphic representation the GC slurring raises doubts as to the correct reading of Chopin's intentions. Even in this part in GE based on this manuscript, the GC slurs were never copied according to its notation (but slurs for LH were added) category imprint: Differences between sources issues: GE revisions |
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b. 466-477
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composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor
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In the main text we present both consistent and natural slurring of FE (and GE). In EE the slurs over chorale phrases in these bars are shorter, analogous to previous examples (in b. 226). In GC the slur in bars 474-476 (b. 476 is the last one on the page) is ambiguous as its ending suggest conitnuation but it doesnt extend over in b. 477, moreover its beginning is notated as boldly as its ending, hence its cautious interpretation. We then assume - contrary to GE - that the slur extends over 3 bars only. category imprint: Differences between sources issues: EE inaccuracies , Inaccuracies in GC |
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b. 479-481
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composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor
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Consistent slurs in EE and FE must be authentic, they correspond to articulation and pianistic mini-gestures. A visible correction of the slur in GC proves the copyist's allertness at this moment but it may have been made by Chopin himself. Therefore, we give precedence to GC as it resonates with the energy of the motif that echoes the ending of the just sounded chorale phrase. It is difficult to determine why this correction was not included in GE. Similarly to the previous bars, in GE the slur in RH was repeated in the LH part. category imprint: Differences between sources issues: Authentic corrections in GC |
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b. 481-483
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composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor
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The beginning of slur in GC may be disputable. Regardless of all possible interpretations of the autograph's notation copied by Gutmann, we adopt the reading which is in its graphic form closest to the manuscript as well as in line with the notation of all corresponding bars. In GE the slur's beginning was read differently; the remaining editions present this version. category imprint: Differences between sources |
