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b. 230

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

a in A, literal reading

f in A (contextual interpretation) & GE (→FE→EE)
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The a note written in A (the 11th semiquaver) is most probably Chopin's mistake (the so-called Terzverschreibung error). The note was corrected to f already in GE1 (→FE→EE, →GE2) and it is highly likely that it was performed by Chopin himself.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Terzverschreibung error , Errors of A , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 230

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

f in A (→GE) & EE

a in FE
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One can see Chopin's proofreading in the version of FE, since a as the penultimate note reasonably combines with the 1st chord in the next bar. However, the argument brought forward in the note concerning the previous figure suggests a Terzverschreibung error, which is more likely, according to us. It was considered a mistake already in EE, in which a was changed to f.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Terzverschreibung error , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 230

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

m.s. over g1 in A & EE

m.s. over 9th semiquaver in GE (→FE)
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The indication to perform g1 with the L.H. was moved in GE (→FE) to the beginning of 2nd half of the bar. A comparison with analogous bars 226, 234, 236, 238 and 240 proves that it is a mistake. The correct division between the hands was guessed in EE. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in GE

b. 230

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

No mark in A (→GE)

Accent in FE (→EE)
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The missing accent over g1 in A (→GE) must be considered Chopin's oversight – the accents are present in five remaining similar bars. The composer's distraction could have been caused by corrections in this place. The sign added in FE (→EE) is most probably a result of Chopin's proofreading, although one can ponder why the composer – since he already took care of the accents in this bar – did not complete the remaining deficiencies. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 230

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

Pedalling in A & GE2

Pedalling in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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The  signs, written slightly inaccurately in A, were misinterpreted in GE1 (→FE→EE). The correct interpretation was introduced in GE2. Justification of our interpretation – see analogous bar 228. 

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions , Inaccuracies in A