Category Archives: Monday Postings

Confusion about Chopin’s Scherzi – episode 4

At the beginning of the year I reported on my … Continue reading

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La Vega – The fertile plain: Isaac Albeniz’s homage to Granada and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada

A few weeks ago my colleague Peter Jost reported here … Continue reading

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What?! Is it already Christmas now? New Bartók titles at Henle

Of course not, Christmas is out of the question only … Continue reading

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Debussy in Urtext – Part 2: Unclear harmony in the piano piece “Nocturne”

One of the outstanding quality features of the Henle Editions … Continue reading

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“Right”? or “Wrong”? On a questionable note in Mendelssohn’s c-minor Piano Trio op. 66

Occasionally in the edition business there is an insoluble conflict … Continue reading

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Talking Henle Editions: A Carnival Story

The seasons are moving on and the year’s fifth season … Continue reading

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Debussy in Urtext – Part 1: Henle Editions from an experienced duo

2012 was the 150th birthday of Claude Debussy, French music’s … Continue reading

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Confusion surrounding Chopin’s Scherzi – episodes 2 & 3

In my blog post of 21 March 2016, I lamented … Continue reading

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What “der Weihnachtsmann” has in common with “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Lights sparkle, candles glow, children’s eyes shine…it’s Christmastime again. Anticipation … Continue reading

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Autographs and proofread copies for Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas – an overview

Editing a Beethoven work solely on the basis of a … Continue reading

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