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Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

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b. 9

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

c1-c2 in GC, FE & Afin

c1-c2 with  in EE

c1-c2 in GE
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In [A] (→GC,FE), there are no accidentals before the 7th quaver. The logic of the structure of the figuration in bars 9-12 proves that the literal interpretation as c1-c2 is correct. The undoubtedly justified cautionary naturals were added in EE, which, probably, is, however, a revision. The version of GE with c1-c2, contrary to the remaining sources, indicates a routine approach of the reviser to the Breitkopf & Härtel edition. He introduced the same addition also in bar 46+1, being a repetition of bar 9.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions

b. 12

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

e(1) in Afin

e(1) in GC (→GE) & FE (→EE)
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The version of Afin, with a written cautionary  before e1, is certainly authentic, however, according to us, it can be considered to be an equal variant with respect to the published version. Afin was performed with a visible haste, without taking care of the accuracy of notation, whereas its fragmentary character excludes its use as a score to perform the music written in it.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Cautionary accidentals , Authentic post-publication changes and variants

b. 12

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

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In GC (→GE) and FE1 (→FE2→EE1) there are no naturals raising the 10th quaver to d1(2), which in this context is a patent oversight. The sign in the R.H. was added in the proofreading of FE3 (→FE4,FE5), whereas in FE5 a  was added also in the L.H. A natural in the part of the R.H. is also in Afin, in which, due to the abbreviated way of notation of the L.H., it refers to both hands.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

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

b. 13-14

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

 from 2nd triplet in GC

No sign in FE (→EE1)

 from 1st triplet in GE & EE2
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The  sign was added in GC probably by Chopin. GE extended it, so it filled both bars, in this version it was added also in EE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in GE , Authentic corrections in GC

b. 18

composition: Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

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We add cautionary flats before B and b.

category imprint: Editorial revisions