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Op. 2, Variations, complete

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b. 63

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Arpeggio from f3 crotchet in AsI, literal reading

Arpeggio from f4 crotchet in AsI, contextual interpretation

Arpeggio from f4 minim with grace note in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Main-line changes

b. 63

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

7 notes in AsI, possible interpretation

6 notes in AsI, contextual interpretation

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

issues: Terzverschreibung error , Errors in the number of ledger lines , Rhythmic errors

b. 63

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Crotchet in AsI

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

b. 64

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Whole-bar slur in AsI

Slur from 2nd quaver to b. 65 in A

Slur from 1st quaver to b. 65 in GE (→FE,EE,FESB)
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In the main text we give the slur of A, compliant with the slurs in the subsequent appearances of this motif. The slur of GE1 and the remaining editions, starting earlier, must be an inaccuracy, although it is difficult to say whether it was a routine revision or a mistake.
The slur of AsI, the only one in the first part of the theme (b. 64-79), is, as it seems, of a general nature (it announces some kind of slurring) and cannot be considered reliable.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE

b. 64-87

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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In AsI the Theme is written down as a draft, without almost any indications or performance markings. The only exceptions are the initial Allegretto =58 and three slurs in b. 64, 83 and 94. Further on, we do not comment on the absence of particular markings; however, we discuss the aforementioned bars in terms of differences in slurring taking into account the version of AsI.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Source & stylistic information