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Op. 2, Variations, complete

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b. 9

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Slur from fifth in A

Slur from sixth in GE (→FE,EE)
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The starting point of the slur in A cannot be explained either musically or pianistically, hence we can assume an inaccuracy of notation here. The reason for an earlier start of the slur in GE (→FE,EE) is probably a routine approach of the engraver of GE1, although one cannot completely rule out Chopin's possible correction. Anyways, the composer did not question such a slur while proofreading FE1, for example, in the previous bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 9

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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In A one can see traces of erasure of a  hairpin, replaced with ben marcato.

category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Corrections in A

b. 9

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Quaver b1, no grace notes in AsI

Crotchet b1, grace notes in remaining sources
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The version with the quaver b1 and without the grace notes ending the trill is written twice in AsI, in the main sequence of the score and in the first measure of the solo part, written next to the new version of the orchestral introduction. Chopin later marked the grace notes in the main sequence, but there is no indication that at this stage he also planned to extend the trill to the value of a crotchet.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

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

Staccato dots in A

Wedges in GE (→FE,EE,FESB)
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We attribute the change of dots to wedges to the engraver's carelessness (manner?), since there are many more such changes of staccato marks, musically unjustified, e.g. in b. 14 or 35. See also b. 271-272.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Wedges