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b. 129

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

Slur in FEO, possible interpretation

No sign in FE1 (→GE,EE)
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The curved line entered in pencil into FEO could be interpreted as a slur indicating that the F chord opening this bar should be combined with the preceding D chord. We do not include this slur in the main text, as its meaning remains uncertain. In bars 129-131 in FEO there is a number of other marks, proving that this fragment was being thoroughly developed during lessons; only some of the marks can be interpreted accurately enough for them to be included in the main text or at least in the FEO transcription.

category imprint: Graphic ambiguousness; Differences between sources; Source & stylistic information

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Annotations in FEO

b. 130-131

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

Slur from e to d1 in FE (→EE)

Slur from c to d1 in GE

3 slurs suggested by editors
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We consider the missing slurs over the descending octave motifs to be an inaccuracy – cf. the slurs concerning the previous two motifs. The omission of 2 other L.H. slurs in bars 129-131 justifies the introduction of respective additions directly into the main text.
The GE version is most probably a mistake or revision.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Inaccuracies in GE

b. 131

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

No slur in FE (→GE,EE)

Slur suggested by editors
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In the main text we add a slur after the one present in the sources in an analogous figure in the 2nd half of the bar. The L.H. slurs in bars 129-131 include a few similar inaccuracies.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 133

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

L.H. slur to b1 in FE (→GE,EE)

Slur to c2 & R.H. slur suggested by editors
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Taking into account the 4 subsequent slurs in this and the next bar, always encompassing entire motifs, we consider the source L.H. slur to be inaccurate (one can assume negligence by the engraver or by Chopin in [A]). Therefore, in the main text we suggest a slur reaching c2; we also add a respective R.H. slur.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 136

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

No slur in FE (→EE)

Slur in GE
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There is no doubt that the omission of the slur in FE (→EE) was accidental – cf. the adjacent bars, particularly the first appearance of this phrase (bars 117-120). The slur was added in GE, perhaps at Chopin's request.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: GE revisions