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Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

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b. 24

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

No mark in AI

Reversed short accent in FE (→GE1,EEC)

Accent in EEW & GE2 (→GE3)

Reversed long accent suggested by the editors
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The authenticity of the reversed short accent of FE (→EEC) is questionable, since such marks are absent in Chopinesque autographs. Therefore, we are most probably dealing with a reversed mark, as it was assessed in GE2 (→GE3) and EEW, or with it having been shortened, which we consider more likely due to the ascending second motif – see the Concerto in E minor, Op. 11, II mov., bar 29, and the Prelude in G, Op. 28 No. 3, bars 17-18.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , EE inaccuracies

b. 24

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

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AI has neither  lowering b1 to b1 nor  lowering g1 to g1. The latter is also absent from EEC.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in EE , Omission of current key accidentals , Inaccuracies in A

b. 24

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

Tenuto slur in AI

Slur to b1 in FE (→GE,EE)

Slur to e2 suggested by the editors
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One can ponder whether the slur of the editions ending before the end of the phrase conveys the notation of [A] and Chopin's intention in general correctly, since it is the notation of [A] that could have already been inaccurate. It is supported by the ending of the tenuto slur of AI, very suggestively encompassing the entire ending of the phrase. Among potential reasons for the inaccuracy of the notation of [A], one could mention ink stoppage or the ending of the slur merging with the accent or ten. On the other hand, there is a very similar situation in the Mazurka in F minor No. 2, bar 8, in which a shorter slur may be related to specific articulation indicated by the fingering. Taking into account the above, in the main text we suggest a slur led to e2 as a compromise between the slurs of the sources, and we bring the slurs of FE (→GE,EE) and AI to the attention of performers as equal variants.

category imprint: Differences between sources

b. 24-25

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

No tie in AI

Tie in FE (→GE,EE)
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The missing tie to e2-d2 means that Chopin initially wanted this note to be repeated at the beginning of bar 25. The change of concept is confirmed by the corresponding change of slur – see the note in the next bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

b. 25

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

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The cautionary accidentals before the first notes on both staves, a  to E and a  to d2, are present in all sources except GE1. Formally speaking, they are not necessary; however, in this context their absence must be considered a mistake. Both were added in GE2 (→GE3), along with a third one, a  to e2. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions