Issues : GE revisions

b. 54-57

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

Slur in A (literal reading) & GE2

Slur in A, contextual interpretation

Slur in GE1 (→FE)

Alternative interpretation of GE1

Different interpretation of #Wn1

2 slurs in EE

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In the main text we give the slur of A, interpreted in a way not contrary to the notation and compliant with the natural phrasing resulting from the instrumentation. A similar solution was adopted in GE2, taking into account the literal interpretation of the slur. The authenticity of the remaining versions seems to be questionable; it is only in the case of GE1 that one can assume a misunderstanding at the time of performing Chopin's possible proofreading – hence suggestions of alternative solutions.

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issues: Inaccurate slurs in A , GE revisions

b. 55-56

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

Tie to c3 in A & GE2

Slur e2-f2 in GE1 (→FEEE)

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Replacing the tie of cwith an e2-f2 phrase mark is a result of a misunderstanding of A by the engraver of GE1 (→FEEE). The correct text was restored in GE2. Cf. bars 53-55.

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issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions

b. 55

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

Long accent in A

 in GE1 (→FEEE)

Short accent in GE2

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The sign in A is undoubtedly a long accent on the 2nd beat of the bar, although due to the crossing-out in the part of the R.H., its relation to the corrected chord partly disappeared. It was most probably the reason for the erroneous reproduction of the sign in GE1 (→FEEE) as a whole-bar  hairpin. GE2 deciphered the sign's function correctly, but not the kind of the used accent.

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issues: Long accents , Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions

b. 57-59

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

Slur & dot in A

Dot & slurs in GE1

Dot & slurs in FE

Slurs in EE

Dots in GE2

Slurs & dots suggested by the editors

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In the main text, over the pair of chords in bars 57-58 we give the articulation markings from A – a slur and a staccato dot. Just like in bars 54-55, we also suggest adding them in analogous bars 58-59 (and also in the L.H. – see bars 49-59). In GE1 (→FE), the staccato dot was placed – most probably erroneously – over the first and not the second chord of the pair in bars 57-58, whereas in EE it was overlooked. Moreover, the slur over the pair of chords was repeated in GE1 also in bars 58-59, which is, however, probably a result of an erroneous interpretation of the tie of c2. In FE (→EE), both slurs – in bars 57-58 and 58-59 – were moved under the chords, combining the g1-asounds. GE2 arbitrarily repeated in these bars the markings from bars 53-55.

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issues: GE revisions , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 57-59

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

c2 tied in A & GE2

c2 repeated in GE1 (→FEEE)

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The ties of c2 were overlooked in GE1 (→FEEE). One can assume that, just like in analogous bars 397-399 and 401-403, the engraver of GE1 did not understand the correct meaning of these ties and identified them with phrase marks he put next to the top notes of the pairs of chords. In GE2, the ties were reproduced correctly. See also bars 53-55

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issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions