Missing bass octave in Debussy’s Prélude “Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest”?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Peter Jost

Whether the Pope is infallible is anybody’s guess, but composers are certainly not – as can be proven by some of the mistakes in their autographs. Continue reading →

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Alta Viola – Twice is better

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Dominik Rahmer

Descriptions of musical instruments in older musical prints and manuscripts are often very individual and can give rise to speculation. For example, what exactly is meant by the term “alta viola” – a normal viola or a different instrument? Continue reading →

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How does Chopin’s Second Ballade end?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Norbert Müllemann

Many pianists are familiar with the problem that there are different versions of the ending of Chopin’s second Ballade. The question is, why are there different versions and – perhaps even more importantly – which version is the “correct” one?  Continue reading →

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Beethoven, Für Elise WoO 59 – Do you strike the right note?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Annette Oppermann

d or e – that is the question … when pianists sit down to play Beethoven’s “Für Elise”. Continue reading →

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