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WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

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b. 44

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No pedal in JC

Pedalling in EF

Pedalling in PE
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b. 46

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No pedalling in JC

Pedalling in EF

Pedalling in PE
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b. 50

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No markings in JC & PE

Pedalling in EF
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b. 62

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No markings in JC

Pedalling in EF & PE
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In this case, the compatible pedalling of EF and PE does not point to any relation between the sources. The pedalling of PE is simply one of a number of elements confirming the authenticity of this edition's version. In turn, the same indications in EF show that Fontana knew well general rules of Chopin's pedalling, which is hardly surprising given that he was Chopin's long-time friend and a copyist of many of his works. Cf. the note related to bar 63.

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b. 63

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No markings in JC & PE

Pedalling in EF
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Lack of indications in JC means that the pedalling of EF, although undoubtedly Chopin-like, is – same as the indications in the previous and following bars – probably an addition by Fontana.

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