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Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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b. 1

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

 in FE & EE

in GE
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In FE we can see here a "zf" marking, which is most probably a distorted version of , which Chopin used most frequently. We reproduce zf only in the graphic transcription (as it is unseen in musical notation), replacing it by  in the content transcription. Such a change was also introduced by EE, while in GE it was replaced by , which was used more frequently. 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE , GE revisions

b. 33

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

No indication in FE (→EE)

 in GE

Our variant suggestion
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It is possible that  was added to GE by Chopin, hence in the main text we include it in a variant form. However, according to us, using this subtle kind of dynamics in this naturally simple theme seems to be excessive.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Authentic corrections of GE

b. 33

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

 in FE (→EE)

 in GE
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The  symbol present in the metronome marking in FE (→EE), corresponding neither to the beat nor to the movement unit (quaver), is most probably a mistake. Such situations occur in other pieces by Chopin as well, cf., e.g. the Andante spianato from Op. 22. Therefore, in the main text we provide , as it was already done in GE.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Inaccuracies in FE , GE revisions

b. 50

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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In FE (→GE) we can see here "zf", which we change to the correct , as it was done in EE. The issue of the Chopinesque notation of forzato and its variants appearing in the sources is discussed in detail in the note in bar 1.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

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

b. 75

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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In FE (→GE) we can see here "zf", which we change to the correct , as it was done in EE. We discuss in detail the issue of the Chopinesque notation of forzando and its variants in the sources in the note in bar 1.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

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