Issues : Chopin's hesitations

b. 48-49

composition: Op. 10 No 11, Etude in E♭ major

No e3 in A

e3 in FE (→GE,EE

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In A a number of corrections is visible in these bars. In the part of the R.H. Chopin deleted e3 from the 2nd chord (certainly in bar 48, the traces of changes in bar 49 are less visible) and he changed a2 to b2 in the last chord (in both bars). However, at the time of proofreading FE (→GE,EE), he withdrew from the first of the changes. Cf. hesitation concerning the part of the L.H.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Corrections in A , Chopin's hesitations , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 48-49

composition: Op. 10 No 11, Etude in E♭ major

No d1 in A

d1 in FE (→GE,EE)

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Lack of d1 in the 3rd chord in bar 48 in A and deletion of this note in bar 49 prove Chopin's hesitation, as, eventually, he added the note in both bars, while proofreading FE (→GE,EE). Admittedly, the composer had to choose between the correct voice leading and a more graceful and fuller, as far as the sound is concerned, pianistic grip.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Corrections in A , Chopin's hesitations , Authentic corrections of FE