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Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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b. 207

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

in FE, contextual interpretation

rf in GE

in EE
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In FE we can see here "zf", which we change to the correct . We discuss in detail the issue of the Chopinesque notation of forzando and its variants in the sources in the note in bar 1. The symbols introduced by GE and EE were arbitrary attempts at finding the correct substitute for the erroneous FE notation.
In FE it is unclear whether the indication is supposed to concern the left or the right hand. We assume that it concerns the left hand, as the mark is still over the initial octave, which suits the music better if we take into account the fact that Chopin would use  as an accent. The marks in GE and EE rather refer to the R.H.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Inaccuracies in FE , GE revisions

b. 207

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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In the main text we add a cautionary  to a1.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 208

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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Starting from a3, the sources are devoid of flats. In Chopin's time, there were no strict rules concerning the scope of accidentals under an octave sign (or they were not strictly observed), hence accidentals were often omitted in similar situations. Wherever the text is obvious, as, e.g. in this case, we add respective accidentals in content transcriptions and in the main text.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Editorial revisions

issues: Accidentals in different octaves , Inaccuracies in FE

b. 209

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

No  in FE (→GE,EE)

[] suggested by editors
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The missing  in the sources could be an oversight, although such isolated  marks can often be found in Chopin's pieces, especially at the end, but not exclusively. In the main text we suggest adding [] to keep the performer from an earlier pedal release, which could be contrary to Chopin's intention, considering the crescendo.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in FE , No pedal release mark , Errors repeated in GE , Errors repeated in EE

b. 209

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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The natural raising b3 to b3, omitted in FE (→GE) – cf. the end of bar 212 – was added in EE. The patent mistake (by the engraver or by Chopin) is proven by the cautionary  to b3 at the beginning of the next bar.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Source & stylistic information

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , Cautionary accidentals , Errors repeated in GE