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WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

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Issues : Errors of JC

b. 64

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

a-c1-a1 in JC

a-f1 in EF

a-c1-f1 in PE
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a1 as the highest note of the chord is most probably an error of JC; it is revealed by f1 which is featured both in EF and PE. Analogously, the compatible presence of the c1 note in this chord in JC and PE leads to a conclusion that its omission is probably an error of EF. In the main text we give the version of PE, which does not raise any doubts.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Terzverschreibung error , Uncertain notes on ledger lines , Errors of JC , Errors in Fontana's editions

b. 65

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

f1-c2 in JC

d1-f1-c2 in EF & PE
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Lack of d1 in JC is probably an oversight.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors of JC

b. 65-66

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

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In JC, there is no octave sign over the part of the R.H. in those bars, as a result of which, the entire bar 65 and two triplets in bar 66 are written one octave lower. The awkward blends with the part of the L.H. (the second triplets of both bars) and the compatible version of EF and PE reveal the copyist's error in this place. Similarly in bars 101-102.

category imprint: Source & stylistic information

issues: Errors of JC

b. 66

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

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In JC, the bass clef is not restored, which is a patent mistake. The same applies to bar 102.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors of JC

b. 67

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No slur in JC

Slur in EF & PE
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Compatible versions of EF and PE suggest an oversight of the slur in JC. However, it is possible that the slur appeared in [AI] later or it was Fontana who added it in his edition, knowing or guessing Chopin's intentions in relation to this detail.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors of JC