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Op. 63 No. 3, Mazurka in C# minor

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b. 32

composition: Op. 63 No. 3, Mazurka in C# minor

Longer slur in FE (→GE1,→EEW)

Shorter slur in GE2 (→GE3)
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The shorter slur of GE2 (→GE3) is most probably a mistake by the engraver.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE

b. 32

composition: Op. 63 No. 3, Mazurka in C# minor

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In GE3 a cautionary  was added here to b in the L.H., which, however, seems unnecessary in this context.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions

b. 32

composition: Op. 63 No. 3, Mazurka in C# minor

Minim c1 in sources

Quaver & minim c1 suggested by the editors
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The simplified Chopinesque notation is formally erroneous – the c1 minim does not last to the end of this bar, hence it cannot be sustained to the next one. On the other hand, despite inaccuracies, the notation seems unequivocal, which is supported by, e.g. the absence of corrections in the editions. Chopin would often forgo rhythmic precision in favour of more malleable or readable notation. In the main text we suggest a specified version, which does not seem excessively complicated.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

issues: Rhythmic errors

b. 33-48

composition: Op. 63 No. 3, Mazurka in C# minor

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In [A] (→FE1→GE) Chopin wrote the middle section of the Mazurka in a key signature with four flats, although the prevailing key is D major, while from bar 41 even G major. Chopin corrected the key signature in FE2 (→EEW). Such discrepancy between the key signature and the prevailing key happened to Chopin in the Mazurka in G minor, Op. 33 No. 1, which both in the manuscripts and the editions is written down with 4 sharps. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Authentic corrections of FE , Last key signature sign

b. 33

composition: Op. 63 No. 3, Mazurka in C# minor

sotto voce in FE (→EEW)

No markings in GE
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The absence of this indication in GE, unless it is an oversight by the engraver, may suggest that is was added by Chopin in the last stage of proofreading FE1.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , Authentic corrections of FE