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The first primary goal of this paper is to provide a comparative overview of the two variation sets through their different approaches to the use of the same musical theme, including historical, compositional, and performance considerations as well as recording history. While it is impossible to prove theories about a society’s musical tastes, this study will provide a better understanding of culture and history surrounding these works. Through an examination of each composer’s approach to variation form and their development of Chopin’s Prelude, op. 28, no. 20, combined with a catalog of recordings of each work, the secondary goal is to be able to increase the understanding of the reception of both composers’ use of the same work as a theme. 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Through an examination of each composer’s approach to variation form and their development of Chopin’s Prelude, op. 28, no. 20, combined with a catalog of recordings of each work, the secondary goal is to be able to increase the understanding of the reception of both composers’ use of the same work as a theme. 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