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Op. 2, Variations, complete

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Issues : Main-line changes

b. 15

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

d2 in AsI

d2 in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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Taking into account the three previous similar phrases in this bar and d2 in AsI, one could assume an oversight of a  in A. However, it seems more likely that Chopin consciously changed the pitch of this note:

  • Chopin would often omit accidentals to notes belonging to the current key; however, he would rarely overlook an accidental supposed to define the alteration (only a few times in his entire oeuvre);
  • Chopin did not correct the possible mistake while proofreading FE, despite the fact that he changed slurs in this very bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

b. 17

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

a2 on 2nd quaver of triplet in AsI

a2 on 2nd beat in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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When preparing the Variations for print, Chopin smoothed out the rhythm of the RH. in the 1st half of the bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

b. 19

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Repeated thirds in #ApI

Repeated thirds in #ApI

Repeated thirds in #ApI

Repeated thirds in #ApI

Single notes in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)

Single notes in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)

Single notes in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)

Single notes in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Chopin's hesitations , Main-line changes

b. 20

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Demisemiquaver quintuplet & crotchet in AsI

Grace notes, semiquaver & quaver in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

b. 27

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Grace note &  in AsI

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

issues: Main-line changes