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b. 219

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

g1 in A (→GE→FE1)

b1 in FE2 (→EE)
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The version of A (→GE→FE1), changed by Chopin in the proofreading of FE2 (→EE), was already a result of a correction in A – originally, the 7th quaver was most probably a c2. In the main text we give the latest of these three authentic versions.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Corrections in A , Authentic corrections of FE , Main-line changes

b. 224-226

composition: Op. 23, Ballade in G minor

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The correction to the last quaver in b. 226 visible in A – it was probably the e2-g2 third that was deleted – could be considered an improvement introduced due to a different bass sequence. However, the last quaver was also corrected in b. 224, where the bass is the same as in the previous two occurrences of analogous bars (b. 216 and 218). Therefore, it seems that Chopin was already certain of the concept of both versions of this quaver while writing b. 224; however, the versions overlapped in his mind, thus resulting in mistakes in both places.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Corrections in A , Errors resulting from corrections , Deletions in A , Main-line changes

b. 226-227

composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor

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The initial version of the 3rd beat of b. 226 and of entire b. 227 written down in AImaz as well as the changes introduced to it are discussed in the note to b. 168.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Accompaniment changes , Main-line changes

b. 232-235

composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor

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In AImaz the R.H. part includes only the top voice melody; moreover, it differs from the final version in two places:

  • the 4th quaver in b. 233 is b1, while in the final version – b1;
  • the 1st note in b. 235 is g1 instead of e1.

There are also minor rhythmic differences – see b. 220-242.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Accompaniment changes , Main-line changes

b. 295

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Arpeggio from 2nd semiquaver in AsI

Arpeggio from 3rd semiquaver in A (→GE→FE,EE)
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Main-line changes