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b. 248

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

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In the main text we give cautionary flats before a3 and a2, added in GE (→FE→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions

b. 248

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

Staccato dots in GE (→FE→EE)

Wedge over R.H. in A
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The wedge written in the part of the R.H. in A was reproduced in GE (→FE→EE) as a dot and another one was added in the L.H.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions , Wedges

b. 248

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

Slur from a in A, FE (→EE) & GE2

Slur from d1 in GE1
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A later beginning of the slur in GE1 is an evident inaccuracy (the engraver made his work easier by avoiding an atypical slur). A slur compliant with the course of music was introduced both in FE (→EE) and GE2. The correction in FE could have been ordered by Chopin, but it remains uncertain. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 248-249

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

Two slurs in A

One slur in GE (→FE→EE)
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Taking into account the erroneous beginning and end of the slur of GE1, it is difficult to assume that Chopin controlled this place. Therefore, in the main text we give the most likely interpretation of the slurs of A – due to the change of the page (from bar 249), the separation of the slurs can be questioned; however, according to us, neither the slur in bar 248 nor the one in bar 249 suggest an intention to combine them.

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Inaccurate slurs in A

b. 248

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

Rhythm without rest in A (→GE)

Rhythm with rest in FE (→EE)
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Shorter rhythmic values certainly stem from Chopin's proofreading in FE (→EE). The aim was most probably to differentiate the performance of bars 248 and 252 in a more distinct manner due to the harmonically different continuation in bars 249 and 253.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Authentic corrections of FE