Issues : Deletions in A

b. 1-6

composition: Op. 28 No. 18, Prelude in F minor

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In A we can see that the pairs of chords in b. 1-2 and 5-6 were initially provided with staccato dots and not slurs. In b. 1 the dots were deleted and replaced with a slur; in the remaining ones, Chopin wrote the slurs in a way so as to cover the dots.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Corrections in A , Deletions in A

b. 1

composition: Op. 28 No. 18, Prelude in F minor

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In A we can see the initial tempo indication having been deleted – Presto con fuoco.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Corrections in A , Deletions in A , Changes of tempo markings

b. 1-2

composition: Op. 28 No. 18, Prelude in F minor

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In A in both bars Chopin wrote and then crossed out the flats (cautionary?) before the 1st d quaver.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Cautionary accidentals , Deletions in A , Last key signature sign

b. 5-7

composition: Op. 28 No. 18, Prelude in F minor

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In A one can see that in b. 5 Chopin initially wanted to lead the L.H. semiquaver sequence to the middle of the bar. He also introduced a similar change into b. 7, in which he started writing L.H. semiquavers from the beginning of the bar.

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issues: Corrections in A , Deletions in A

b. 9

composition: Op. 28 No. 18, Prelude in F minor

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An additional note in the 3rd L.H. quaver was deleted in A – F or G (less probable).

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Corrections in A , Deletions in A , Accompaniment changes