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b. 311-312

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

 in EE & GC (→GE)

FE

Our variant suggestion
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Both pedalling versions are undoubtedly authentic and here is why we suggest a variant.

category imprint: Differences between sources

b. 311

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

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In A (→GE1) naturals are written only before the 1st quaver in the L.H. and the 2nd quaver in the R.H. FE added a  before the 4th quaver in the L.H. (possible Chopin's proofreading), whereas GE2 – both necessary naturals in the L.H. It is only EE that includes the correct text.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Accidentals in different octaves , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE , Inaccuracies in A

b. 311

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

 in A (→GE) & EE2 (→EE3)

 in FE (literal reading→EE1)

 (contextual interpretation of FE), our alternative suggestion
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The placement of the dynamic marking in FE (→EE1) –  before the 2nd triplet in the bar – suggests a mistake. The Chopinesque proofreading entry could have been misinterpreted; it could have been  or even  if the original  was overlooked in the proof copy. In the first case, the composer's intention would be , which we include as an additional possibility. According to us, a possible change of the correctly printed  to  is highly unlikely.

category imprint: Differences between sources

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

b. 311

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

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In the main text we omit the cautionary  before g3.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

issues: Cautionary accidentals

b. 311-312

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

Slur to bar 312 in A & GE2

Slur in bar 311 in GE1 (→FE)

Slurs in both hands in EE
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A shorter slur in GE1 (→FE→EE) must be an inaccuracy, typical in this composition. In EE a similar slur was added in the L.H. In GE2 the slur was extended after A. Similarly in bars 315-316.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions