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Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt I

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Issues : Errors in GE

b. 121-122

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

Pedalling in A, contextual interpretation

Pedalling in A (different interpretation) & GE2

Pedalling in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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Both ways of pedalling, which can be deduced from the inaccurate and obscure notation of the sources – above all A – may be considered equal, according to us; their sound effect is very similar anyway. In the main text we give a possible interpretation of corrections and entries visible in A. The second proposed version, also referring to the notation of A (interpreted differently), reproduces at the same time the notation of the editions, free from errors. In particular, we correct the erroneous oversight of markings in the middle of bar 121, in which Chopin overlooked the  sign and in GE1 (→FE→EE) there was  instead of  (cf. bar 283).

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Corrections in A , Errors in GE , No pedal release mark

b. 121

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

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GE1 (→FE→EE) has a  indication under the chord in the L.H. It is most probably a misread  sign, present in this place in A.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 121-122

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

4 staccato dots in A

No marks in GE1 (→FE→EE)

2 dots in GE2
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The missing staccato dots under the E notes are certainly an oversight of GE1 (→FE→EE). The signs were added in GE2, yet only in bar 122, in which they are written more clearly in A.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 127

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

4 crotchets in A & GE2

2 crotchets in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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The engraver of GE1 may have considered the extensions of the 2nd and 4th quavers to be a mistake – cf. bar 125. However, this kind of notation, more or less precisely marking the so-called harmonic legato – holding elements of chords with fingers – would often be used by Chopin, e.g. in bars 130 and 278. In analogous bar 275, the notation of the editions is also inaccurate.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 127

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

15 notes in A

14 notes in GE (→FE→EE)
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It is unclear whether the version of the editions, with the run comprising only 14 notes, without e2, should be regarded as an engraver's mistake or Chopin's correction. Unnatural spacing of notes in GE1 could point to a deletion of a note, however there are no visible traces of changes in print like tiny remnants of the original text. We thus adopt into the main text the undoubtedly Chopinesque version of A. Cf. similar problem in the 2nd movement of the Concerto, bar 80.

In all editions except GE2, this 14-notes long group is marked with a 15, left over from the A version.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Errors in GE , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of GE