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Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

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b. 35

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

Semibreves in FE (→EE)

Minims in GE
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In FE (→EE) the third b1-d2 is a semibreve. Most probably it is an error of the engraver of FE1. In the main text we give the undoubtedly correct text of GE. Similarly in bars 43 and 59.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in FE

b. 36-37

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

Two  in FE

 in GE & EE
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For the main text – as in the remaining similar fragments – we adopt the version based on GE. The version of FE can be considered as an equivalent variant of the notation. EE has one sign, similarly to GE, which results from the interpretation of the signs of FE as the ones marking the continuation of the change of dynamics.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Hairpins denoting continuation

b. 36

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

 in FE (→EE)

 in GE
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Considering the presence of  in bar 35, one can suspect here an error of GE. Therefore, in the main text we give  of FE (→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE

b. 36

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

Rhythmic notation in FE (→EE)

GE

Our suggestion
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The notation of GE, although perfectly correct, does not render Chopin’s intentions in this fragment, according to the editors. It is reflected by the notation in three analogous bars, bars 40, 44 and 48, in which both notes of the octave in the middle of the bar are connected with one stem. Moreover, the logic of leading the voices requires the stem to connect longer rhythmic values and not quavers (Cf. the remark concerning bars 8-22). Due to those circumstances, for the main text we propose a notation modelled on GE, modified on the basis of comparison with other similar fragments.
FE (→EE) recreates the probably earlier authentic version of the figure’s notation.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE

b. 36

composition: Op. 45, Prelude in C♯ minor

Accidentals in FE1

GE and FE2

EE
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Lack of flats in front of two last quavers is a patent inaccuracy of FE1, corrected in FE2. GE also has a correct text. A suitable addition was also introduced to EE, in which, however, the pitch of the fourth quaver was changed from c2 to c2, as well as of the sixth one - from f2 to f2 (f2?).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE , Omission of current key accidentals , FE revisions