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Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt I

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b. 393

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

Quaver e2 in FE (→EE1)

Semiquaver e2 in GE & EE2 (→EE3)
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The rhythm of GE was introduced as a correction in print (it is proved by: the layout and alignment of the chords in the L.H. as well as the use of a dotted rest and not two rests), most probably as a result of a comparison with the beginnings of analogous phrases of the piano part. However, in the orchestral part (bars 25 and 29), the motif has the same rhythm as FE (→EE1); therefore, there is no reason to suspect a mistake. Summoning this rhythmic variant also in the solo part is justified by further, different development of the phrase, e.g. by the exclusive use of quavers in a similar motif in the 2nd half of bar 395. In EE2 (→EE3), the version with semiquaver was introduced almost certainly on the basis of comparison with GE.

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issues: EE revisions , GE revisions

b. 393

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

Slur in FE (→EE)

No slur in GE
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The missing slur in GE is most probably an oversight – the engraver overlooked both elements (the slur and the  hairpin) – present between the staves.

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issues: Errors in GE

b. 393

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

 in FE (→EE)

No sign in GE
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The missing  in GE could be explained by the possibility that the mark was added in the last proofreading of FE; however, the additional absence of the slur in the L.H. in this bar makes a possible inadvertence of the engraver of GE more likely; the engraver overlooked a certain stage of work here – the elements between the staves, unrelated to the particular notes. See also bar 394.

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issues: Errors in GE

b. 393

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

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In GE3, the last four chords were written in an abbreviated manner as a minim with a quaver tremolo.

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issues: GE revisions

b. 394

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

 in FE (→EE)

No sign in GE
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The missing ​​​​​​​ in GE in bars 393-394 is most probably a mistake.

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