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Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

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b. 290

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

d2 in FE (→GE1)

b2 in EE, GE2 (→GE3) & FED
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The version with d2 as the 10th semiquaver present in FE (→GE1) is almost certainly erroneous. It is proved by the comparison with analogous bars 289 and 305-306 as well as by the correction in FED, indicated probably by Chopin. Corresponding corrections were introduced also in EE and GE2 (→GE3).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , EE revisions , Errors in FE , Annotations in FED , Terzverschreibung error , GE revisions

b. 290

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

Slur in FE (→EE)

No slur in GE

Our alternative suggestion
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The slur, starting later than in the previous bar, seems to be an inaccuracy of notation only. However, the different slurring of analogous bars 304-306 prompts us to be prudent in such evaluations. In GE, the slur was completely omitted, perhaps as a result of doubts concerning its range.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE

b. 290-291

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

No fingering in FE (→GE)

Fontana's fingering in EE
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Fontana's fingering in this bar is most probably compliant with the Chopinesque one – cf. the authentic fingering in bar 449.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions

b. 291-294

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

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In each of these bars, in FE, there is a  before the 1st semiquaver in the L.H.; however, in the further part of the passage, respective notes in other octaves are devoid of marks (except for the  before c in bar 293). These patent inaccuracies, repeated almost certainly after [A], were corrected in the remaining editions. 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Accidentals in different octaves , Inaccuracies in FE , GE revisions

b. 291-295

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

ben marcato in bar 291 in FE (→EE)

ben marcato in bar 295 in GE
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The ben marcato indication, placed in FE (→EE) under the semiquavers in the L.H. in bar 291, was considered in GE to be applying to the stave below, on which there is bar 295 in that place. At the same time, in order to avoid the problematic combination with dolce, ben marcato was moved to between the staves.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE