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b. 183

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

f2-b2, 4-note chords in AsI

b2-b3, 4-note chords in A (→GE→EE,FESB)

b2-b3, 3-note chords in FE
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The 2nd and 3rd quavers in b. 183(2v) were changed twice by Chopin. In AsI the top notes of the chords constitute a fourth leap: f2 (the 2nd quaver), b2 (the 3rd quaver). At the same time, one can see that Chopin marked the already later version, written down in A, featuring b2-b3. In both manuscripts the chords are full, containing 4 notes each. The final version, in which f2 was removed from the chord on the 2nd quaver and f3 from the chord on the 3rd quaver, must be a result of Chopin's intervention in the stage of proofreading FE. The same applies to b. 199.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 183

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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As in AsI the repetition of b. 176-182 is not marked with a repeat sign but written out in full, there are still seven bars between b. 183(1v) and 183(2v) in this manuscript. The graphic and content transcriptions of these bars can be seen on an additional page, available via the below links:

transcript                    edited text

In the system transcriptions of AsI we indicate the omission of these bars with a small gap in this place.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

b. 183

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

1 wedge in FE (→EE)

No markings in GE

2 wedges suggested by editors
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In this context, the absence of the R.H. wedge in FE (→EE) must be considered an oversight, hence we add it in the main text. The absence of marks in GE is most probably a mistake.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in FE , Errors in GE

b. 183-184

composition: (Op. 4), Sonata in C minor, Mvt IV

Slurs to b. 184 in A

Various-length slurs in GE (→FE,IE) & EE2

No slurs in EE1
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The shorter L.H. slur is an inaccuracy, probably forced by the lack of space to lead a longer slur. The undoubtedly accidental omission of both slurs in EE1 was corrected in EE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in GE , Errors in EE

b. 184

composition: Op. 43, Tarantella

 
 
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In EE there is no accent on the first beat of the bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE inaccuracies