Category Archives: Composers

“Adelaide” – a song goes round the world

The German art song does indeed famously enjoy great popularity, … Continue reading

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

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

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Climax, more or less – e flat or e in Islamey?

Mily Balakirev’s showpiece Islamey, already certified, so to speak, as … Continue reading

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Correction or interpretation? – Johannes and Clara alter Robert’s music

Anyone practicing Robert Schumann’s In der Nacht, the fifth number … Continue reading

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Commenting on a decisecond Bach – B or B flat in the B-flat major ‘Corrente’ BWV 825

A short time ago our attention was drawn to a … Continue reading

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Totally, seriously – clearing it out is part of it!

Any of you who not only had a hearty laugh … Continue reading

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Attention to small details: Elgar’s notation as expression

Preparing a new edition of a work that has been … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning – new setup guidelines at the Henle house

You ought to underline today’s date in the calendar in … Continue reading

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Wagner, Liszt, and Isolde ‘slurred’– how well do composers proofread their own works?

The current Wagner year is also not going unnoticed at … Continue reading

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‘Come sopra’ – clearly ambiguous!

The autograph of Beethoven’s piano sonata, Op. 90, is part … Continue reading

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