In the first etude there are two turns. the first being between a 2nd-space A and 3rd-space C#...the second being between a 2nd-space A and 4th-line D...except under the turn symbols there is a #...What does this mean?

I am in the very same region. same music. the sharp sign symbolizes playing the G as a G#

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Oh cool, I'm in the same region also. In etude No. 35, measure 41, I hate the F natural. I don't think it's very pretty but what the music says is what we have to play for this .

When is yours being taken place? Mine is exacly three weeks away from today.

Good luck to everyone and if we see each other one way or the other, then great.