Issues : Errors in FE

b. 35-36

composition: Op. 26 No 2, Polonaise in E♭ minor

No sign in A

Tie to F in FE (→EE,GE1)

Slur e-f in GE2 (→GE3GE4)

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The slur under the notes at the transition between the bars, added by Chopin in the proofreading of FE (→GE1,EE), seems to indicate sustention of this note. Comparison with the notation of this motif two bars earlier indicates, however, that Chopin most probably thought about a phrasing slur, which the engraver arbitrarily moved to the side of note heads (it was a frequent, routine procedure ordering the notation; in the case of dyads or chords, it could, however, change the sense of the sign, same as in this case). In the subsequent GE the slur was moved higher, most probably as a result of comparison with analogous situation in bars 33-34. Similarly in bars 139-140.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , Placement of markings , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 45

composition: Op. 26 No 2, Polonaise in E♭ minor

Our variant suggestion

 in A

No marking in FE (→EE,GE)

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It is hard to state whether the absence of  in FE is a result of Chopin's proofreading or an oversight of the engraver. Therefore, in the main text we leave the inclusion of this indication at the discretion of the performer. The absence of the indication does not exclude , yet it offers a greater freedom of shaping the dynamics of this plenty of expression transition.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 53

composition: Op. 26 No 2, Polonaise in E♭ minor

in A

No marking in FE (→GE,EE)

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The absence of  in FE (→GE,EE) is most probably a result of engraver's inattention. Similarly in bars 109 and 157.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE

b. 57

composition: Op. 26 No 2, Polonaise in E♭ minor

Accent in A, GE2 (→GE3GE4) & EE2

No mark in FE (→GE1,EE1)

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The absence of accent in FE (→GE1,EE1) is almost certainly a mistake. The remaining editions added the mark on the basis of analogous bars 9, 113 and 161.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , GE revisions

b. 57

composition: Op. 26 No 2, Polonaise in E♭ minor

Staccato dot in A

No mark in FE (→GE,EE)

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The absence of dot in FE (→GE,EE) is most probably an oversight.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE