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Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt II

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b. 88

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

Slurs & dots in A

Slur in GE1 (→FE→EE)

Slur & dot in GE2
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Both source versions of slurring are most probably authentic. In the main text, we give separated slurs of A, yet the slur of GE (→FE→EE), being probably a result of the Chopin proofreading and compatible with the slur of analogous bar 20, can be considered an equal variant. We give priority to the version of A, since when proofreading GE1, Chopin would change the misinterpreted slurs in the edition and not the ones he wrote in A.
It is not clear, however, whether the absence of staccato dots was due to an oversight or a correction. In the editors' opinion, the dots were probably overlooked by the engraver, which together with the wrong slurs lead Chopin to write one slur during the proofreading. The GE2 version, although arbitrary, integrates the authentic elements of the notation into a consistent whole, which Chopin would supposedly deem acceptable.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 88-89

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

Slur in A (→GE1→FE→EE)

No slur in GE2
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In GE1 (→FE→EE), although the slur that started over the last chord in bar 88 was not finished in bar 89 (on a new line), its intended reach is unquestionable and compliant with A. Omission of the slur in GE2, unless it is a simple oversight, must be considered an ineffective revision.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions

b. 88

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

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The staccato dots written in A over the chords in the R.H. on the 1st and 3rd beats of the bar were overlooked in GE1 (→FE→EE). It is most probably a result of the engraver's inaccuracy. In GE2 only the second of the dots was added. Due to the possibly related differences in slurring, we discuss both types of indications collectively in the adjacent note. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 89

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

No indication in A (→GE)

appassionato in FE (→EE)
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Chopin added the appassionato indication in the proofreading of FE (→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 89

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

Octave in A

Only E in GE (→FE→EE)

Our variant suggestion
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It is difficult to state why the editions overlooked the octave reinforcement of the bass in this bar. According to us, Chopin's proofreading is less likely than an inaccuracy of the engraver.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE