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b. 233

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

in A (→GE)

in FE (→EE)
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The change of  to  is a relatively frequent mistake in the first editions; however, it is generally encountered when the base text to an edition was a manuscript. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE , fz – f

b. 233-235

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

No fingering in A (→GE)

Fingering in FE (→EE)
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The fingering of the first two semiquavers was added by Chopin, while proofreading FE (→EE). See also bar 237.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 233-235

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt III

c3 in FE (→EE,GE1→GE2)

c3 in GE3
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The version of GE3, in which the first quaver of the top voice in bars 233 and 235 is c3, was created almost 10 years after Chopin's death. The reason for the revision was probably the presence of c2 two quavers later. Moreover, it is the missing necessary  lowering d3 to d3 in a similar situation in bar 239 in the previous GE (and FE) that could have convinced the reviser that it is a mistake.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions

b. 233

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt III

Crotchet B in FE (→GE,EE)

Staccato dot suggested by the editors
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We consider the additional crotchet stem next to B to be a mistake – apart from this place, in the entire eight-bar section (bars 232-239), it is only the accented, topmost notes of the bass voice that are prolonged. That voice creates a lively, dance phrase, marked with the indication ben marcato and separated with staccato dots or accents – the discussed crotchet would have blurred this clear image. Cf. bar 235.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in FE

b. 233

composition: Op. 23, Ballade in G minor

4 crotchets in A (→FE→EE)

2 crotchets in GE
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The version of GE, in which the additional crotchet stems are only at the beginning of both quaver groups, is most probably a double oversight by the engraver.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE