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Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt IV

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Issues : Cautionary accidentals

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. 59

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

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Chopin added the cautionary flats before c-c1 in GC (→GE). They were added – most probably on the basis of GE – also in EE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Cautionary accidentals , Authentic corrections in GC

b. 61

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

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We do not include the unnecessary cautionary flats before the 9th quaver. Chopin may have written them to differentiate this triplet from the first one in this bar (if it is not a mistake).

category imprint: Editorial revisions

issues: Cautionary accidentals