Issues : GE revisions

b. 61-62

composition: Op. 64 No 2, Waltz in C♯ minor

One-bar pedal in A (→FEGE1op,GE1no2,EEC,EEW1)

Two-bar pedal in GE2op (→GE3op), GE2no2 & EEW2)

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One can ponder whether the difference in pedalling between bars 45-46 and 61-62 was intended (deliberate) by Chopin and whether it is not a mere difference in the notation, as it sometimes happen in similar contexts. A clear differentiation of performance indications between bars 33-48 and 49-64 (other dynamics and slurring) demonstrates that it is an intentional difference, indicating varied approach to the pedalling in these pairs of bars. The revisers of later GE and EE had a different opinion, as they changed the pedalling of bars 61-62 after bars 45-46. Similarly in bars 125-126 and 189-190.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions

b. 64-65

composition: Op. 64 No 2, Waltz in C♯ minor

Più lento in A (→FEGE1no2)

Più lento in GE1op (→GE2opGE3op), EE & GE2no2

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Chopin added the suggestion to change the tempo – like all other performance marks – in A. Visible crossings-out indicate a change of the original idea; however, on the available photograph, one cannot see what was removed. In the main text, we place the indication in bar 65, in accordance with the notation of A (→FEGE1no2). Nevertheless, it is highly likely that such a placement was forced by the layout of A – the end of bar 64 is squeezed at the end of the line, whereas on the above staff, there is the final version (f1) of the third beat of the bar, hence writing even a fragment of an indication in that place was impossible. Therefore, it cannot be excluded that moving the beginning of the indication over the 3rd beat of bar 64, introduced in the majority of editions, complies with the composer's intention. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions

b. 66-71

composition: Op. 64 No 2, Waltz in C♯ minor

Repeated notes in As, AI & A (→FEEE)

Tied notes in GE & FED

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Both source versions of the melody at the transition between bars 66 and 67 and 70 and 71 are almost certainly authentic. In the main text, we give an unequivocally authentic version with repeated e2 and fnotes written in the base source, A (→FEEE). The version with sustained notes – FED and GE – can be considered an equal variant.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Annotations in FED , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 68-69

composition: Op. 64 No 2, Waltz in C♯ minor

No ties nor slur in As & AI

Ties & slur in A

Mistaken ties in FE

No b & mistaken slur in GE1op

Ties in GE1no2 (→GE2no2) & EEC

Mistaken slurs in EEW1 (→EEW2)

No b in GE2op (→GE3op)

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In bar 68 and at the beginning of bar 69 all the autographs concord as to which L.H. notes should be struck. However, only in A Chopin notated the tied notes and a slur over the bass progression. FE notated erroneously a tie and a slur starting in bar 68 which ends the line in this edition. These errors resulted in no edition presenting the correct notation. Moreover, GE1op (→GE2opGE3op) omitted the note b  at the beginning of bar 69.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , GE revisions , Accompaniment changes

b. 68-69

composition: Op. 64 No 2, Waltz in C♯ minor

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Both the tie of b and the phrase mark over the three-note progression of bass in A were reproduced in FE with mistakes, significantly impeding guessing their correct meaning. As a result, the phrase mark was reproduced correctly only in GE2op (→GE3op). See the note on ties.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE , Errors in GE , GE revisions