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Op. 27 No 1, Nocturne in C# minor

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Issues : Errors in FE

b. 41-44

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

cresc. - - - in GE

cresc. in FE

No indication in EE
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We give the indication crescendo and the dashes defining its extent according to GE. In FE the dashes are omitted, a typical inaccuracy for this edition, and EE has no indication whatsoever.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , Errors in EE

b. 41

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

 
 
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In the editors’ opinion, the missing  in FE (→EE) is the engraver’s oversight.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE

b. 41

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

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The sources display the lower note of the octave E-e in an inaccurate or mistaken way. In GE the note-head is placed on the correct height but there is no ledger line, and FE (→EE) simply give F here.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , Inaccuracies in GE

b. 46

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

GE, EE3

FE (→EE1→EE2)
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The lack of slur in FE (→EE1→EE2) is most probably the result of an oversight of the engraver. EE3 added a slur probably after GE1.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE

b. 64

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

Accents in GE

No accents in FE (→EE)

Our suggestion
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In the editors' opinion, the placement of accents in GE does not necessarily reflect the notation of [A]. If Chopin wrote accents between the staves (like in the preceding bar) then the signs could overlap with the slur and what in turn could prompt the engraver to shift them below the lower staff. Accents could also be placed on the lower staff below b, as that type of notation is present in Chopin’s autographs. For that reason we suggest placing accents in a way that most probably is in keeping with Chopin's script or equivalent to it.

Lack of signs in FE (→EE) is certainly a mistake.

 

 

 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE