Issues : Changes of tempo markings

b. 1

composition: Op. 30 No. 2, Mazurka in B minor

Vivace in FC (→GE)

Allegretto in FE (→EE)

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Vivace was entered into FC by Chopin after crossing out Allegretto. The composer could have been considering a more pronounced indication suggesting the different nature of this Mazurka with respect to the first and fourth ones, described as Allegretto non tanto and Allegretto, respectively. Cf. changes to the tempo/character indications in the autograph of the Preludes, Op. 28.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Changes of tempo markings