Category Archives: Bach, Johann Sebastian

‘Servant of two masters’ – when the editor is caught between two composers

The basic idea behind an Urtext edition is well known; … Continue reading

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Deluxe for the continuo group

What music do continuo players play from? This question might … Continue reading

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Christmas Blog

Dear Reader, we most warmly thank you today for your … Continue reading

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Commenting on a decisecond Bach – B or B flat in the B-flat major ‘Corrente’ BWV 825

A short time ago our attention was drawn to a … Continue reading

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On the lookout for the lost measure: Bach’s C-major Prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier I

Those in the know among our readers will be aware … Continue reading

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