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Op. 35, Sonata in B♭ minor, Mvt I

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b. 39

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

a in GC (→GE) & FE1 (→FE2→FE3,EE)

b in FE4
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In the main text we give the version of FE4, being probably a result of Chopin's proofreading. Both source versions are equally justified with the voice leading:

  • b in FE4, together with the bottom notes of the adjacent chords of the R.H., creates a d1-c1-b-a line;
  • a in the remaining sources is a common note of four chords preparing the entrance of the second theme in bar 41.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 44-48

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

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In bars 44 and 48 FE1 has no naturals before the 2nd crotchet. A double mistake of the engraver is proved by the flats before the last notes in these bars.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , FE revisions

b. 51

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

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FE1 (→FE2) has an e as the bottom note of the 1st minim in the L.H. This patent error was corrected in FE3 (→FE4). The remaining sources also include the correct text.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , Authentic corrections of FE , Authentic corrections of EE

b. 52

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

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In the main text, we add a cautionary  at e1. It was also added in GE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

b. 54

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

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In the main text, we add cautionary ♭ at a1.

category imprint: Editorial revisions