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Op. 22, Andante spianato

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b. 10-11

composition: Op. 22, Andante spianato

Slur from g2 in FE (→GE)

Slur from f2 in EE
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It is unclear how the difference between FE and EE occurred. The shape of the slur in FE indicates its possible proofreading, yet there are no visible traces that would allow us to guess the original version. It could have been the longer slur of EE; however, it is likely that the slur of EE is unrelated to the proofreading of FE and is a result of a mistake or revision.

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issues: EE inaccuracies , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 13-14

composition: Op. 22, Andante spianato

Slur in FE (→GE)

Two slurs in EE
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The double slur of EE is most probably a revision.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions

b. 14-15

composition: Op. 22, Andante spianato

No slur in sources

Slur suggested by the editors
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It seems unlikely that Chopin would have liked to intentionally leave this fragment of melody without slur; therefore, in the main text we suggest a corresponding addition.

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b. 17

composition: Op. 22, Andante spianato

Slur to g2 in FE (→EE) & GE2 (→GE3)

Slur to d2 in GE1
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In the main text we keep the notation of FE (→EE); however, it cannot be ruled out that it is GE1 that guessed Chopin's intention correctly. The engraver of FE could have shortened the slur due to the collision with the word loco, ending the octave sign. On the other hand, the slurs in the remaining runs also reach only the last of the group of small quavers.

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issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions

b. 41

composition: Op. 22, Andante spianato

Slur in FE (→EE)

No slur in GE
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The missing slur in GE is most probably an oversight. The range of the slur is questionable, yet without access to [A], it is difficult to evaluate whether the autograph's notation was distorted or whether it was indeed reproduced faithfully, but there are grounds to consider the notation of [A] to be inaccurate. 

category imprint: Differences between sources