Sibelius Tutorials – Episode 1 A

How to create trills with accidentals Hello everyone and welcome to this new tutorial series about Sibelius, where I will share tips and tricks from my more-than-a-decade long experience with the program. Today we start with a lesson I would have liked to teach during my conference at the TUFTS University in Boston, MA, USA,Continue reading “Sibelius Tutorials – Episode 1 A”

Dotzauer Project – Episode 8: announcing the Six Waltzes for piano four-hands, Op. 17

This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. A promotional video of this score can be watched here. EDITORIAL NOTES When one merely whispers the name “Dotzauer”, one immediately thinks of the cello, of his loved-hated studies, and more. It isContinue reading “Dotzauer Project – Episode 8: announcing the Six Waltzes for piano four-hands, Op. 17”

A Turning Point

an Artistic Score Engraving July 2023 update Dear all, Welcome to the first update for Summer 2023. It is very hot and uncomfortably damp here in NW Italy, and being forced to keep windows shut because of asbestos removal is not helping. Luckily, we can take refuge in the school where we teach, enjoying someContinue reading “A Turning Point”

Piatti Opera Omnia – Episode 2

announcing the Capriccio sopra un tema della Niobe di Pacini, Op. 22, for cello solo This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available digitally at this link, and as a physical book here. A video of this piece played by the incredible Antonio MenesesContinue reading “Piatti Opera Omnia – Episode 2”

Sibelius Bugs and how to survive them! – Ep. 1

Episode 1: Dynamics Lost Welcome everyone to my new blog series dedicated to the issues and bugs that plague our life as Sibelius users, from very beginners to professional engravers. Every episode will feature a single problem, thoroughly describe how to reproduce it and, if possible, show available solutions. The written version will be inContinue reading “Sibelius Bugs and how to survive them! – Ep. 1”