Category Archives: piano solo

Between distance and admiration – Satie and Ravel

Whilst this year the classical music world is undoubtedly focussed … Continue reading

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A minor sensation: Chopin’s recently discovered a-minor waltz. Interview with Jeffrey Kallberg

In spring 2024, a new work by Frédéric Chopin was … Continue reading

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Schubert’s “Serenade” on its way through Europe

Anniversaries of great composers cast long shadows. This applies not … 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

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A wonderful little devilry to start with

When you’re new to an enterprise, it’s very agreeable when … Continue reading

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Arnold Schönberg on his 150th birthday – the truth in the music (and in the edition)

For me, this Arnold Schönberg quotation expresses the composer’s attitude … Continue reading

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A difficult case: Chopin’s b-minor sonata op. 58 in Urtext

Frédéric Chopin’s final piano sonata op. 58 is full of … Continue reading

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No end to Rachmaninoff in sight: several annotations to opp. 3 and 16

Perhaps – despite the anniversary year – I’m rather overdoing … Continue reading

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Happy birthday, Sergei! A fresh look at Rachmaninoff’s Préludes for his 150th birthday

In the Henle blog we have already published several posts … Continue reading

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Labyrinthine paths: in search of Janáček’s Urtext

No, the title is not a typo. The recently published … Continue reading

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