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Op. 19, Bolero

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b. 187

composition: Op. 19, Bolero

c2 in FE (→GE,EE)

b1 in FEO
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In FE (→GE,EE), the trilled note is a c2. In FEO, it was changed to b1, most probably by Chopin. We consider this correction to be final and we adopt it in the main text.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Annotations in FEO

b. 188

composition: Op. 19, Bolero

Trill over b1 in FE

Trill over b1 & a1 in GE

No trill in bar 188 in EE
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The differences in the length of the wavy line of the trill are most probably accidental. There is no reason to doubt the authenticity of the version of FE. The version of EE must be erroneous – if the b1 in bar 188 was not supposed to be encompassed with the trill, there would be no reason to drag the wavy line over the naturals introducing a new key. According to us, a possible Chopinesque proofreading of GE is also unlikely – a single note, in this case an a1, is a natural way of ending a trill in such a context.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , EE inaccuracies