Question: You are very well known for your pioneering work in performance practice. The term and all its ramifications are gaining in recognition and application today. Where does performance practice have its origins? Clive Brown: It’s not a new thing. Already in the early 19th century people were concerned about performing the music of older... Continue Reading →
Deciphering Beethoven’s Handwriting
Guest post by Bärenreiter editor Jonathan Del Mar on working with Beethoven’s autographs "Beethoven had such appallingly messy handwriting, didn't he - I don't know how anyone can read it!" How many times have I heard that accusation directed against one of the greatest composers who ever lived? True, many great works have been created... Continue Reading →
The Excitement of Editing Debussy’s Works: Interview with Bärenreiter Editor Douglas Woodfull-Harris
Douglas Woodfull-Harris has been working at Bärenreiter as an editor for orchestral and chamber music for more than 25 years and has overseen the production of countless editions. In 2018 we will commemorate Claude Debussy’s death 100 years ago. Among the editions which Woodfull-Harris has personally edited are Debussy’s La Mer, Afternoon of a Faun, his Cello... Continue Reading →
Publisher Spotlight: Bärenreiter
Bärenreiter is a renowned German publisher. Founded in 1923, during an era in which there was a burgeoning interest in early music, Bärenreiter quickly developed its reputation for using musicological research to inform editorial decisions. Their editions are preferred by many musicians worldwide. So what is it about Bärenreiter publications that makes them so popular?... Continue Reading →
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