Dotzauer’s Twenty-Four Pieces for Two Cellos, Op. 159 dedicated to the very beginners Please find the original article with a thorough analysis of the pieces here. This article only covers the announcement of the second edition. A thorough list of changes will be published subsequently. Notes on the Second Edition The Second Edition celebrates theContinue reading “Updated Edition”
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Viva l’Italia!—Episode 1 & 2
Announcing Pietro Mascagni’s Intermezzo Sinfonico in several versions! This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. You can watch the promo video here; version for cello ensemble. EDITORIAL NOTES Back in 2010, while studying cello performance in Sion, Switzerland, with myContinue reading “Viva l’Italia!—Episode 1 & 2”
DOTZAUER’S PEARLS OF WISDOM
If you follow my page, or know me, or both, you know I have a weak spot for Mr. Dotzauer. I research about him, I publish old and forgotten editions, and I write articles describing his musical and pedagogical contributions.
Today, though, I want to do something more!
How is an ASE Edition made?
One of the aspects people love most of Artistic Score Engraving’s editions is their stunning, often fanatical, care for detail. This level of dedication is no longer the norm in the music engraving industry—as it used to be—, with focus having bluntly shifted to productivity and sheer speed.
2023: a publishing-year in review
After the general success of 2022 in terms of sheer output, it was quite challenging to repeat the same results. Add to this that I started to print my scores, a process that, at least in the beginning, involved quite a lot of pain. Still, I am grateful to have done the investment, or I would have for sure regretted this in the future.
