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(Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt IV

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b. 386

composition: (Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt IV

Three parts in A (→GE→FE,EE1,IE)

Two parts in EE2
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In EE2 the three-part A notation (→GE→FE,EE1,IE) was simplified to the two-part notation. This version, undoubtedly arbitrary, practically – considering the fast tempo, authentic accents and natural pedalling – does not differ from the Chopinesque notation in terms of sound.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions

b. 391-392

composition: (Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt IV

Crotchets e1, e1, c1-e1, b, g, in A

Crotchets e1-a1, e1-g1, e1, b, g, in GE

Crotchets e1, e1, e1, b, g, in FE, EE, IE

Crotchets e1-a1, e1-g1, c1-e1, b-d1, g-b, our alternative suggestion
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In the main text we literally interpret the A notation of the last 5 pairs of quavers. According to us, however, it is likely that four of them are written inaccurately. It is indicated by the notation of the 2nd figure in bar 392, in which both notes of the c1-e1 third were prolonged to a crotchet, and not only the bottom one, as in the remaining ones. It is more natural, both musically and pianistically, hence we suggest the version with analogously prolonged notes in all figures as an alternative solution. The versions of the editions resulted from the arbitrary revision of the A notation (by GE) and of the GE notation (by the remaining editions). 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in GE , FE revisions ,