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Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt II

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b. 274

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

No markings in the sources

Pedalling suggested by the editors
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The lack of pedalling in this bar may be regarded as Chopin's oversight – markings in the next two bars suggest that the composer did not link pedal indications with the lower bass note being struck. The complement suggested by the editors is particularly advisable when the pianist employs a division between hands implied by the score.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 276-281

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

Pedalling in GC (→GE)

Only  in FE

Pedalling in EE

Our variant suggestion
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It is not clear how the difference in pedal markings arose between GC (→GE) and FE. Possible are both the oversight of  by the engraver of FE and the mistaken placement of the sign by the copyist. Chopin also could have crossed  out in [A] after GC had been prepared. Considering the authenticity and chronology of the two source versions as uncertain we suggest a variant solution in the main text.
The sign in EE, despite of its apparent accordance with GC, seems to be a reviser's addition – the sign is different in form from other similar signs. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: No pedal release mark

b. 281

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

No sign in the sources

Our alternative suggestion
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The suggested complement to the pedalling visualizes the fact that the possibly authentic lack of  following the  sign in bar 276 does not indicate the pedal should be held up to the end of the Scherzo.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 283-287

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

No markings in GC & FE (→EE)

 &  in GE
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The pedalling of the five final bars is most probably an arbitrary addition by the reviser of GE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions