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Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt III

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Issues : Terzverschreibung error

b. 327

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

Grace note c2 in A (→GE) & EE

Grace note a1 in FE
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The version of FE, although generally possible, is most probably a mistake – cf. bar 3. It was considered a Terzverschreibung error already in EE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , Terzverschreibung error

b. 345

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

b1 in A (→GE)

g1 in (→FE→EE)
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According to us, due to the absence of traces of corrections performed in print, a possible Chopinesque proofreading of FE (→EE) is less likely than a mistake of the engraver in this case. Therefore, in the main text we give the undoubtedly authentic version of A (→GE). However, from the musical point of view, the version with g1 is certainly not inferior to it.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Terzverschreibung error , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 356

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

b2 in A, FE2 (→EE) & GE2

g2 in GE1 (→FE1)
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The version of GE1 (→FE1) is almost certainly a Terzverschreibung error, which was confirmed by the Chopinesque proofreading of FE2 (→EE) restoring the version of A.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , Terzverschreibung error , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE , Errors repeated in FE

b. 390

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

Chord with c2 in A (→GE) & EE

Chord with a1 in FE
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The version of FE with a tenth chord is certainly erroneous. The mistake was corrected in EE, most probably on the basis of comparison with analogous bar 46.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , Terzverschreibung error

b. 487

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

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FE features an A1 as the minim on the 2nd beat of the bar. If we take into consideration the piano part and this bar only, the note would be absolutely natural, yet in a broader context, it is obviously erroneous, since the stability of the bass note is out of the question in this place – cf. C-c in the double basses and cellos in Morch. The mistake was corrected in EE, most probably following the logic of the harmonic progression. Chopin did not notice this mistake both in the proofreading of FE (in spite of adding an accent!) and during lessons, which may mean that the pupil did not notice it either.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , Terzverschreibung error