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b. 315
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composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor
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It is difficult to say how accurately the notation of the manuscripts was reproduced in the editions. Both versions are, of course, possible. In the main text we give the notation of FE (→EE) due to the Chopinesque additions to the dynamic markings in this and the previous bar, introduced at the stage of proofreading of FE. The absence of the mark in GE2 is most probably an oversight. category imprint: Differences between sources issues: Long accents |
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b. 316
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composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor
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In the main text we suggest a long accent due to the context, typical of such an accent, i.e. a long, syncopated note. In the absence of preserved manuscripts, we cannot verify whether this detail is compliant with the notation of [A], while in Chopin's pieces we encounter numerous examples of inaccuracies (sometimes quite manifest) in the reproduction of long accents by the editions (cf., e.g. the Prelude in F category imprint: Editorial revisions issues: Long accents |
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b. 319
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composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor
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Chopin would use the dim. abbreviation much more frequently than dimin.; therefore, it is likely that the Viennese publisher changed it arbitrarily (the change does not affect the meaning of the indication). The composer could have entered it into [A] after Fontana had finished [FC]. Alternatively, it could have been overlooked in the basis for FE (→EE) or in the edition itself. Anyways, there are no reasons to doubt its authenticity, hence we give it in the main text. category imprint: Differences between sources |
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b. 319
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composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor
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According to us, holding changing chords on one pedal, as marked in GE, cannot correspond to Chopin's intention in this context. Therefore, it is probably a mistake of the engraver or even of Chopin himself, who, when adding, probably in a hurry, the pedaling in [A], could take into account only the bass note. Due to the above reason, in the main text we suggest supplementing this pedalling accordingly. category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions issues: Inaccuracies in GE |
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b. 320
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composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor
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The versions of GE and FE can be considered equal variants, since each of them may be authentic; moreover, it seems impossible to determine their chronology. In the main text we give the version of FE, our principal source. The version of EE1 is most probably a mistake of the engraver, revised in EE2 (→EE3). category imprint: Differences between sources |
minor, Op. 28 No. 8, b. 
