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Op. 25 No 12, Etude in C minor

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b. 78-80

composition: Op. 25 No 12, Etude in C minor

Pedal changes in FC (→GE) & EE

Four-bar pedal in FE
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In the main text, we give the pedalling of FE, which in this case does not seem to be a result of oversight of signs. Combining the bars based on one chord is very characteristic for Chopin pedalling; in this place it perfectly matches the maximal dynamics of this triumphal, culminant ending of the cycle.

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b. 81-83

composition: Op. 25 No 12, Etude in C minor

 in FC (→GE1) & FE

Pedalling in EE

  in GE2 (→GE3)
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The pedalling of EE is probably authentic, which is proved by, i.a., the characteristic sustention of pedal at the transition between bars 82 and 83. It is only the  sign at the end of the piece that raises doubts, often routinely added by the editors (e.g., GE2 and GE3). In the main text, we give the probably later indication, transmitted accordingly by FC (→GE1) and FE. Cf. the pedalling in bars 77-80.

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issues: GE revisions