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Op. 21, Concerto in F minor, Mvt III

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Issues : Inaccuracies in GE

b. 171-172

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

2 slurs in A

Slur over triplet in GE1 (→FE→EE)

1 slur in GE2
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In the main text we reproduce precisely the notation of A, since there is no visible attempt to combine the slur started over the d2 semiquaver – added probably later – with the slur over the triplet. The absence of the first slur in GE1 (→FE→EE) is probably an inaccuracy – the engraver could have not been certain how to reproduce this slur. GE2 repeated here the slur that is present in GE (→FE) in bars 169-170.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions

b. 173-174

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

2 slurs in A, contextual interpretation

Slur over triplet in GE1 (→FE→EE)

Slur in GE2
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We interpret the imprecise notation of A – in bar 174 there is no ending of the slur started on the previous page, in bar 173 – in the main text as Chopin wrote it in analogous bars 169-170 and 171-172. The absence of the first slur in GE1 (→FE→EE) must be an inaccuracy. GE2 repeated the slur included in GE (→FE) in bars 169-170.

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Inaccurate slurs in A , GE revisions

b. 179

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

Slur to minim in A & GE2

Slur over triplet in GE1 (→FE→EE)
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Shortening the slur is certainly an inaccuracy of GE1 (→FE→EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , GE revisions

b. 201-204

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

 on 2nd beat in A

 on first beat in GE

No pedalling in FE (→EE)

 [] suggested by the editors
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Shifting the  sign in GE is certainly an inaccuracy and the absence of the sign – a mistake of FE (→EE). In the main text we suggest adding a  sign, in accordance with the harmonic course.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in FE , Inaccuracies in GE , No pedal release mark

b. 205

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

Long accent in A, contextual interpretation

 in GE (→FE→EE)
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The  sign under the 1st triplet in the R.H. is to be interpreted as a long accent, according to us. In the editions it was extended to the middle of the last triplet, which suggests performing the first part of this sequence diminuendo, certainly contrary to Chopin's intention.

In A one can see a deletion of the long accent over the part of the R.H. in this place. Similarly, in bar 207.

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Long accents , Inaccuracies in GE , Corrections in A , GE revisions