Issues : Authentic corrections of FE
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b. 4
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composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete
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We consider the version of A (→GE1) to be erroneous, which is indicated by the orchestral part – an F in cellos and double basses is both in the later version of AsI and in the voices of GE and FE. The correct version of FE almost certainly resulted from Chopin's correction, probably introduced still into the copy of GE1 serving as the basis for that edition – there are no visible traces of changes in print. The corrections present in GE2 (→GE3,FESB) and EE2 (→EE3) can be considered revisions on the basis of orchestral parts. In the case of GE2, Chopin's intervention is also likely; his participation in the preparation of that edition is generally questionable, yet it cannot be excluded to a limited extent. category imprint: Differences between sources issues: EE revisions , Terzverschreibung error , GE revisions , Errors of A , Authentic corrections of FE , Authentic corrections of GE |
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b. 8
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composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete
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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 |
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b. 11
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composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete
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According to the notation of AsI, the intended shape of the melody of this fragment always included the bottom second (b1), both in the introduction and the ending. Therefore, the fact that A (→GE1→EE) does not include a written-out ending of the trill does not mean that Chopin intended a performance without an ending; it is simply an inaccurate notation. The changes introduced into GE2 and FE resulted from Chopin's intervention, whereas GE2 misinterpreted Chopin's indication, as a result of which the grace notes were encompassed with an octave sign and not added after the trill (as they should be). category imprint: Differences between sources issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE , Authentic corrections of GE |
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b. 15
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composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete
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The undoubtedly Chopinesque change of slurring introduced into FE1 was the last stage of specifying the rhythm and the articulation in this bar, hence we include it in the main text. category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations issues: Authentic corrections of FE |
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b. 19
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composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete
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In the main text we include the change Chopin ordered while proofreading FE1 – there are visible traces of removal of mezza voce in print. category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations issues: Authentic corrections of FE |
