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composition: Op. 16, Rondo in E♭ major
category imprint: Differences between sources issues: EE revisions , Dedications |
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composition: Op. 16, Rondo in E♭ major
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The engraver of GE mistook the order of the digits in the metronome marking, placing '48' instead of '84.' category imprint: Differences between sources issues: Errors in GE , Metronome tempos |
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composition: Op. 16, Rondo in E♭ major
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In this case, the missing dynamic marking at the beginning of the piece, quite rare in Chopin's pieces, indicates, according to us, dynamics in between category imprint: Source & stylistic information issues: No initial dynamic marking |
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composition: Op. 16, Rondo in E♭ major
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A precise differentiation between long and short accents, typical of Chopin's notation, and assigning them to the right or left hand is impossible due to the missing autograph and visible inaccuracies of the first editions. In FE, it is possible to observe differences between accents in some cases; it also applies to GE to a lesser extent. In turn, the reviser of EE reproduced almost all accents as short. It is impossible to clearly identify in which places the notation of FE reproduces Chopin's notation faithfully (which can also be imprecise) and in which ones the length of the accent results from a random event or an inaccuracy. We try to reproduce the composer's intention taking into account his habits in this respect, documented by sources in other compositions. category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Source & stylistic information issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in GE , Inaccuracies in FE |
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composition: Op. 16, Rondo in E♭ major
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In the absence of [A], it is difficult to determine whether the curved line over the g notes in FE (→GE,EE) is a tie sustaining those notes or a motivic slur (in Chopin's autographs, the differentiation is possible due to the shape of the curved lines). According to us, it is a motivic slur that is more likely here. category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Editorial revisions issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Inaccuracies in FE , EE inaccuracies , Tie or slur |
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. In order to mark such dynamics, Chopin would use the m.v. (mezza voce) abbreviation; however, he was reluctant to do it at the beginning of the piece – cf. the 
