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Op. 2, Variations, complete

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b. 8

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Minim F in AsI

No F in A (→GE→FESB,EE1→EE2)

Octaves in FE & EE3
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The AsI version is the original redaction of the bass part in this bar. In the main text we include the bottom notes of the octaves added – almost certainly by Chopin – in the stage of proofreading FE1. The addition was also introduced into EE3, most probably pursuant to FE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE , Bass register changes , Abbreviated octaves' notation

b. 9

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Rest in solo part in AsI

Chord in AsI, later version

Unwritten rest in A (→GE→FE,EE)
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At the end of the later version of the orchestral introduction added to AsI, there is also the 1st bar of the solo piano part, which differs in detail from both the final and the original version, written in the main sequence of #ApI. In particular, at the beginning of the bar there is a R.H. crotchet chord, which we cite as evidence of Chopin's hesitation – this chord is present neither in the earlier version of #ApI nor in the latest version, prepared for printing.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Chopin's hesitations

b. 10

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

5 grace notes in AsI, alternative version

6 grace notes in AsI & remaining sources
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

b. 10

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Dotted rhythm in AsI

4 semiquavers in AsI (alternative version) & A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

b. 11

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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In the main text we add a cautionary  to f. In EE the accidental was added later, to the R.H. f1. In the penultimate L.H. octave, there is only one  in A, to the top note. The patent inaccuracy was corrected in GE (→FE,EE).

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: EE revisions , GE revisions , Inaccuracies in A