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Debussy and Ravel – Aspects of a difficult relationship
As Henle’s Ravel year is being organised under the heading … Continue reading
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“Naturally artificing” – Maurice Ravel on his 150th birthday
Like last year, 2025 will also see a wealth of … Continue reading
‘Le Maître des Charmes’ – On the 100th anniversary of Gabriel Fauré’s death
Which compositions are associated with Gabriel Fauré? For certain, the Requiem and … Continue reading
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If we hadn’t had the chance… the rediscovery of a new Prokofiev source
Fans of so-called ‘true crime’ formats, reporting, that is, about … Continue reading
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Waiting can be worthwhile – On Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major
At the outset the piano reduction of Ravel’s Piano Concerto … Continue reading
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On the first version of Verdi’s string quartet – interview with Anselm Gerhard
Our recently published new edition of Giuseppe Verdi’s String Quartet … Continue reading
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Gaps in the notation: Liszt’s “Mazeppa” Etude
Our attention was recently drawn to a passage in our … Continue reading
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The Unexpected, showing up often! Discoveries in Liszt’s revisions
The chances of sources being rediscovered or becoming newly accessible … Continue reading
Between two stools – a portrait of César Franck on his 200th birthday
César Franck, whose 200th birthday the music world is celebrating … Continue reading
A Milestone in Music History: Schoenberg’s 2nd String Quartet op. 10
Arnold Schoenberg, in his letter thanking well-wishers on his 75th … Continue reading