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Articulation, Accents, Hairpins

b. 274

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

in A

cresc. in GE (→FE,EE)
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As in bars 266 and 268, in GE (→FE,EE) the  mark encompassing cresc. was omitted, probably considering it an unnecessary graphical complication.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions

b. 275-283

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Dots & wedges in A

Wedges in GE (→FE,EE)
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In the main text we keep the notation of A, in which Chopin precisely and consistently differentiated between the types of staccato markings in the L.H., saving wedges for the bass notes only. This subtlety was not preserved by GE (→FE,EE), in which all markings were reproduced as wedges. See also bar 276 and 279.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Wedges

b. 276

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

No marks in AsI & A

Wedges in GE (→FE,EE)

Wedge & dot suggested by the editors
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The missing staccato markings in A must be considered Chopin's inadvertence – the marks are present in all similar situations. The wedges added by GE are most probably inauthentic; however, even if they had been added at Chopin's request, it would have been an ad hoc correction, adjusted to the unifying manner of the engraver of GE1. Due to the above, in the main text we suggest adding marks in accordance with the consistent rule visible in A – wedges only for the bass notes on the main beats of the bar. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: GE revisions , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 279

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Wedge in A, contextual interpretation

No mark in GE (→FE,EE)
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Over the L.H. octave in A there is a staccato dot crossed through with a vertical line. According to us, it was most probably supposed to be a wedge with which Chopin wanted to replace the initial dot. However, in GE (→FE,EE) the correction was understood as a deletion of the mark, which, although possible, we consider less likely.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE

b. 291-292

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Staccato dot & slur in A

2 wedges in GE (→FE,EE)

Wedge in FESB
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The version of the editions most probably resulted from revision and a mistake by the engraver of GE1 – after putting legato and the R.H. slur between the staves, there was no space left for the  hairpin and the L.H. slur. He placed the hairpin under the stave and most probably forgot about the slur, which, moreover, was quite inconspicuous in A. In this situation, it is difficult to consider the additional wedge authentic.
FESB overlooked the first wedge.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions