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composition: Op. 50 No. 2, Mazurka in A♭ major
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None of the first editions reproduced the arpeggio before the chord with grace note correctly. The version of FE (→EE) is most probably a distorted notation of A1: the vertical curved line marking the arpeggio was reproduced as a conventional one, which converted it into a tie of the grace note. In GE the wavy line of the arpeggio encompasses the L.H. e category imprint: Differences between sources issues: Inaccuracies in GE , FE revisions |
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b. 1-6
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composition: Op. 50 No. 2, Mazurka in A♭ major
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Five slurs under the bass voice are an improvement introduced by Chopin in [A2] or in the proofreading of GE1. Chopin also added pedalling, probably at the same time. category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations issues: Authentic corrections of GE |
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b. 1
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composition: Op. 50 No. 2, Mazurka in A♭ major
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We replace the Chopinesque abbreviation m.v., currently defunct, with the indication in full wording, i.e. mezza voce. A similar action was performed already in EE. category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions issues: EE revisions |
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b. 1-5
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composition: Op. 50 No. 2, Mazurka in A♭ major
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In the main text we give 5 long accents placed between the staves, which corresponds to the unequivocal notation of A1. The notation of GE1 is generally compliant with the above, although it is difficult to say conclusively whether they are short or long accents on the basis of GE1 only; anyway, they are slightly longer than the majority of the accents in the middle section of the Mazurka. The version of the remaining editions, with short accents over the top stave, must be a result of routine revision: the engravers of FE and GE2 reproduced the marks in the same manner, yet independently. category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources issues: Long accents , Inaccuracies in FE , Placement of markings , GE revisions |
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b. 2-6
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composition: Op. 50 No. 2, Mazurka in A♭ major
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The pedalling markings in b. 2, 4 and 6, added by Chopin in [A2] or in the proofreading of GE1, were most probably reproduced inaccurately, since it is difficult to assume that the pedal should be released differently in b. 2 and 4. Therefore, in the main text we suggest an averaged notation, although in both cases the pedal could actually be held throughout the entire bar. Consequently, the change introduced in GE2 is justified in this case. category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Corrections & alterations issues: GE revisions |
note, which is a mistake. In all editions, the grace note is slashed, contrary to 
