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Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt I

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Issues : Errors in GE

b. 5-6

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

R.H. dot in bar 5 in A

No marks in GE1 (→FE→EE)

Dots in both hands in GE2

R.H. dots suggested by the editors
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The distinct staccato mark at the beginning of bar 5 in A, and the identical context of motives in the 2nd halves of bars 4-5 allow us to regard the lack of a similar mark in bar 6 as an inaccuracy. Omission of the mark in bar 5 in GE1 (→FE→EE) is certainly a result of distraction of the engraver. GE2 corrected the mistake adding a corresponding mark in bar 6. It also supplemented the L.H. part with dots, presumably because of the R.H. part being transferred to the upper staff (in the original layout the marks over the R.H. pertain to the L.H. as well).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 12

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

 in A & GE2

No mark in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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The missing  hairpin is certainly a mistake of the engraver of GE1, who perhaps omitted the sign, not knowing where to put it (it is practically impossible to convey the notation of A in print). According to us, the following misunderstanding also cannot be excluded: the engraver interpreted the bottom, clearer arm of the hairpin as a slur. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 23-49

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

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In GE the entire first Tutti was printed – certainly erroneously – in a font of a normal size.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , FE revisions

b. 23-25

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

2 staccato dots in A

No marks in GE1 (→FE→EE)

1 dot in GE2

3 dots suggested by the editors
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The staccato dots, written in A over the initial chords in bars 24-25, suggest a possible oversight of the sign in analogous bar 23. GE2 included only the dot in bar 24, probably due to the clear staccato sign over the octave in the L.H. The missing dots in the remaining editions are most probably a result of carelessness of the engraver of GE1 (→FE→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 24

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

Staccato mark in A & GE2

No mark in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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The missing staccato sign is certainly a result of inaccuracy of the engraver of GE1. In the sign written in A one could also see a wedge; however, we assume – as it was done in GE2 – that Chopin meant the same sign in both hands (the dot in the R.H. is beyond any doubt). 

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions , Wedges