Issues : Inaccuracies in FE

b. 2-4

composition: Op. 10 No 9, Etude in F minor

Slur in AI

FE (→GE1), possible interpretation

GE2 (→GE3GE4) & EE

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Neither in A nor in FE are the slurs in these bars precise. The slur of A gradually fades due to the ending ink, hence it is uncertain where it was supposed to end, according to Chopin. In FE (→GE1) the doubt concerns the transition to the new line between bars 2 and 3 – the slur in bar 2 suggests continuation (in accordance with A), which is, however, not confirmed by the new slur in bar 3. Although the slur in AI is legible, in this manuscript, the slurs generally seem to be written very randomly, without the intention of creating a coherent, complete image of phrasing or articulation (convergence with the 2nd slur of FE is most probably coincidental). According to us, there is no reason to think that the slurring here could differ from analogous indications in bars 10-12, embraced with one slur both in A and in the editions. Cf. bar 47.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE , Inaccurate slurs in A , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 17-18

composition: Op. 10 No 9, Etude in F minor

No markings in AI

 i cresc. in A (→FEGE,EE)

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Lack of dynamic indications in AI is probably a result of its working nature. However, it cannot be excluded that the idea of the phrase's dynamics, which Chopin had while writing AI, did not coincide with the final concept written later in A (→FEGE,EE). Cf. the note on accents in bar 18.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in FE

b. 19-20

composition: Op. 10 No 9, Etude in F minor

No markings in AI

 &  in A, literal reading

FE (→GE,EE)

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The scope of the  mark's validity is not entirely clear in A. It most probably concerns the entire bar, as it was understood in FE (→GE,EE), however, it cannot be excluded that Chopin wanted to suggest here a separation of the motif beginning from the 2nd quaver in the bar – cf. bars 23-24.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in FE , Centrally placed marks

b. 21-23

composition: Op. 10 No 9, Etude in F minor

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The sources are missing some of the flats before g notes (in various octaves). None of these inaccuracies raise any doubt concerning the sound intended by Chopin. In AI there are no  before g, as well as before G and g1 in bar 23. In A both flats in the L.H. in the 2nd half of bar 22 are missing; only the first of them was added in FE. The remaining sources have the correct text. 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Accidentals in different octaves , Inaccuracies in FE , GE revisions , Omission of current key accidentals , Authentic corrections of FE , Inaccuracies in A

b. 22-23

composition: Op. 10 No 9, Etude in F minor

No pedalling in AI & A

 in FE

  in GE & EE

Our suggestion

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After the  mark in the middle of bar 22, FE is missing the  mark. In GE and EE was added at the end of this bar, yet according to us, Chopin probably had in mind a one-and-a-half bar pedal.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE , No pedal release mark