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Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

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b. 51

composition: Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

GE

FE

EE
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The minim e2 is prolonged in FE. This is probably a mistake although Chopin sometimes used this kind of notation (cf. e.g. Impromptu in A Op. 29, bar 74). However, in this case sustaining e2 longer only complicates the notation with no impact on the voice-leading logic or the sound (pedalling). EE amended the FE notation, certainly a reviser's work. In the main text we adopt the GE version which raises no doubts.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

b. 51

composition: Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

R.H. quaver over the 6th L.H. note in GE (→FE)

Regular rhythmic notation in EE
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In GE (→FE) notes of the R.H. rhythm are distributed in such a way that the quaver is aligned with the 6th L.H. note. In the editors' opinion, this probably does not reflect Chopin's intention but we cannot state it definitely without [A]. The rhythmical structure of the bar, different e.g. from that in bars 29-36 & 53-62, as well as the local climax ending in this bar make a possible exception slightly more likely here. In the main text, we apply the regular rhythmic notation, so did EE.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions , Dotted rhythms and triplets

b. 53-64

composition: Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

One slur in GE

Inaccurate slurring in FE, contextual interpretation

Three slurs in EE
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GE encompasses the L.H. part in bars 53-64 with one slur running through three lines of text. There is no reason to doubt that this notation conforms with the one in [A]. Most probably due to engraver's carelessness FE shows inaccuracies in slurs notation at the changes of systems. osources contain inaccuracies related to the beginnings and endings of the slur in the left hand extended over 3 systems within bars 53-64. We adopt the notation of GE as the one that seems the most justified from the musical point of view. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE

b. 53-62

composition: Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

R.H. quaver over the 6th L.H. note in GE (→FE)

Regular rhythmic notation in EE


 
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In GE (→FE) in bars 53-62, similarly to GE in bars 29-36, notes of the R.H. rhythm are distributed in such a way that the quaver is aligned with the 6th note of the L.H. In the editors' opinion, this probably does not reflect the notation of [A], and has no impact on the performance. We apply the regular rhythmic notation in the main text, so did EE.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Dotted rhythms and triplets

b. 54-60

composition: Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

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FE omitted first few segments of a dashed line linking particular words in the indication poco a poco cresc. ed accelerando in bars 54-60. EE filled up the line.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE