Re: Re: Bruckner and the Art of Interpretation


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Posted by Aubrey Foard on December 14, 2000 at 23:41:09:

In Reply to: Re: Bruckner and the Art of Interpretation posted by Joe S. on December 14, 2000 at 10:20:10:

Let's not forget that even the ink written has often been altered by the editor/publisher. Classic example: Stravinsky. He composed the complete Firebird ballet in 1909, had it published in 1911, then had it turned into a Suite in 1916. Then again, in the nineteen forties, it was edited and re-released to fit more modern standards. I've heard the ballet and played the suite with orchestra, and I generally prefer the suite (although the Firebird in general is really incredible). That's just one example. Same situation with Petrouchka. As many professionals are aware, there's a 1947 version and a 1911 version with basically the same notes, but with octave displacements, alternate endings, etc. This is standard audition rep and when it's on a list, the committee may ask for BOTH versions. Welcome to the nightmare of editing and publishing. Yes, the ink should probably come first, but be aware that what's on the page in front of you and what the composer originally wrote are almost never the same.


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