Author Archives: Norbert Müllemann

Who does the pedalling? On the use of the pedal in music for piano duets

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Norbert Müllemann

Nowadays we automatically associate music for piano duet with the … Continue reading →

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About the difficulties of notating ornamentation – The riddle of a neighbouring trill tone in Chopin’s Berceuse

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Norbert Müllemann

The topic “ornamentation” in music is truly endless. We have … Continue reading →

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Scarlatti Sonatas, Volume IV – the ultimate choice

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Norbert Müllemann

Though Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) was indeed born the same year … Continue reading →

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The year of the flute – special new editions in the Henle catalogue

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Norbert Müllemann

For some time past the G. Henle publishing house has … Continue reading →

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Franz Xaver comes to Henle: On the 170th anniversary of the death of Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (29 July 2014)

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Norbert Müllemann

That Henle is a Mozart publisher should not come as … Continue reading →

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Best until… How long does an accidental last?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Norbert Müllemann

Today’s musicians tend to react to the above question with … Continue reading →

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Deluxe for the continuo group

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Norbert Müllemann

What music do continuo players play from? This question might … Continue reading →

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HN 555 – A printing error in CPE Bach’s sonata for solo flute?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Norbert Müllemann

These days our latest Urtext product comes from the prin­ter, … Continue reading →

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“una corda” – “con sord.” – “mit Verschiebung”: How do I ‘mute’ my piano?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Norbert Müllemann

Many piano students are not going to believe their eyes … Continue reading →

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‘Silent Night’ revisited

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Norbert Müllemann

A blog entry on 24 December – how could it … Continue reading →

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