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b. 2

composition: Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt II

d1 in A (→GE), FE2 & EE2 (→EE3)

d1 in FE1 (→EE1)
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The absence of a  lowering d1 to d1 is certainly an oversight of the engraver of FE1 (→EE1). The mistake was corrected in FE2 and EE2 (→EE3).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 2

composition: Op. 50 No. 1, Mazurka in G major

No rest in Afrag, A1 & GE

Rest in FE (→EE)
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It is difficult to say whether the L.H. top voice rest was added in FE by Chopin or by the engraver/reviser. As it does not appear in any of the eight further repetitions of this bar and is absent in the remaining sources, we do not include it in the main text.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of FE , FE revisions

b. 2-3

composition: Op. 50 No. 1, Mazurka in G major

Slur to minim in Afrag & FE (→EE)

Slur to end of bar in A1, contextual interpretation

Slur to bar 3 in GE
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When interpreted literally, the slur of A1 does not reach the beginning of b. 3. A comparison with analogous bars in A1 points to an inaccuracy of Chopin's notation in this place (as well as in b. 6-7). It is also confirmed by the slurring of GE. It seems that the division of the slur of A1 into two parts was caused by temporary ink stoppage in the pen's tip.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccurate slurs in A , Tenuto slurs

b. 2-16

composition: Op. 50 No. 1, Mazurka in G major

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In A1 these bars are provided with consecutive numbers from 1 to 15, which identify a fragment repeated then as b. 58-72.

category imprint: Source & stylistic information

b. 2-6

composition: Op. 50 No. 2, Mazurka in A♭ major

No pedalling in A1 (→FE→EE)

Pedalling in GE1

Pedalling in GE2

Pedalling suggested by the editors
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The pedalling markings in b. 2, 4 and 6, added by Chopin in [A2] or in the proofreading of GE1, were most probably reproduced inaccurately, since it is difficult to assume that the pedal should be released differently in b. 2 and 4. Therefore, in the main text we suggest an averaged notation, although in both cases the pedal could actually be held throughout the entire bar. Consequently, the change introduced in GE2 is justified in this case.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Corrections & alterations

issues: GE revisions