b. 20
e, chord & A in As, literal reading |
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e & 2 chords in As, contextual reconstruction |
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Crotchet a & 2 fifths in AIII |
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In this bar, the differences between the presentation autographs and the final version result from the need for a smooth transition with the next bar, in which Chopin used a different version of accompaniment, while writing autographs-gifts and yet another one, while preparing the Waltz for print. Therefore, the presented variants may be rationally used only with a corresponding version of bars 21-24. The notation of As is problematic, as Chopin did not write a version of bar 20 which would combine with the tenor-linear version of the L.H., written in the sketch as second and adopted in our reconstruction of As – see bars 21-24 – at all. We assume that the situation implies repetition of the version of bars 9, 11 and 18.
Moreover, it seems to be incomprehensible why the correction of the version of As, which is clear in A, was not initially included by the engraver of FE neither in this bar nor in its repetition in the reprise, as a result of which it had to be redone in the proofreading of this edition. It suggests adding changes in A already after having engraved FE, probably at the time of proofreading. Cf. Polonaise in E minor, Op. 26 No. 1, bar 20.
See b. 19
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations
issues: Corrections in A, Accompaniment changes, Authentic corrections of FE
notation: Pitch