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Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt I

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Issues : Authentic corrections of GE

b. 280

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

E in A & GE2

E-e in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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The version of GE1 (→FE→EE) may be a result of Chopin's proofreading, although the lack of any traces of performing changes in this place in GE1 suggests that it could be a mistake of the engraver. Doubled E on the 4th crotchet seems to be superfluous – e is present in the cello part, whereas introducing octaves only from the 1st chord in bar 281 subtly underlines the entrance of an enhanced repetition of the first phrase of the theme. In the corresponding bar in the exposition (bar 132), e is not present in the solo part in any of the sources.   

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 283

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

c1 in A & GE2

No c1 in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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The version of GE1 (→FE→EE) is a result of Chopin's proofreading, which is proved by the traces of deletion of c1 on the 5th quaver in the bottom voice. However, a more detailed analysis of traces of corrections in print proves that it was also g2 that was being removed there. It means that Chopin most probably did not proofread the text of A, which was fine, but the false c1-a1-c2-g2 chord: . Concentrated on correcting the sound in the place of mistake, it is possible that the composer did not thoroughly check the context and resolved the e1-d2 seventh to the a1-c2 third, particularly since a similar shape of accompaniment appears three bars later in bar 286, very similar in terms of harmony. Moreover, taking into account the possibility of an accidental removal of the correct c1 note as a result of a misunderstanding at the time of implementing the proofreading, in the main text we give the version of A. The proofread version of GE1 can be considered an equal variant.

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

issues: Errors in GE , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 284

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

Slur to e2 in A

Slur to e2 in GE (→FE→EE)
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In the main text we give the version of A, in which Chopin marked the ending of the slur on the e2 crotchet with a pronounced penstroke. The version of GE (→FE→EE), probably proofread by Chopin, can be considered equal.

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Inaccurate slurs in A , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 284-285

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

Slur from f2 in A

Slur from e2 in GE (→FE→EE)
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The earlier beginning of the slur in the editions may be a result of the Chopin proofreading of GE1. However, not being certain thereof, in the main text we give the version of A.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of GE

b. 287

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

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This time the  returning d2 overlooked by Chopin – as in analogous bar 139 – was added already in GE1 (→FE→EE, →GE2).

 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of GE