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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 →
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 →
Originally posted on http://www.editionpeters.com. Hidden behind the iconic green covers of Edition Peters lies a story that is fascinating, complex, at times heartbreakingly tragic, but overwhelmingly inspirational. This year Edition Peters proudly celebrates 150 years of the green cover series and here is a short version of our story. The Beginning Edition Peters was founded... Continue Reading →
Who is Frédéric Chopin? Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) was a Polish French composer and pianist of the Romantic period, who was best known for his solo pieces for piano and his piano concerti. Although he wrote little else but piano works, he ranks as one of music's greatest tone poets. It was clear that his love... Continue Reading →
"At the Piano" is a new series perfect for piano students and those returning to the piano from renowned Urtext sheet music publisher, G. Henle. Each volume in "At the Piano" features original pieces by one composer, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and many more! The works in each volume are organized in progressive... Continue Reading →
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