Weill: Works with Solo Violin
Kurt Weill Edition - Volume 4
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- Editor: Andreas Eichhorn
- Format: Full Score & Critical Report
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISMN:
- Size: 10.7 x 14.8 inches
- Pages: 320
Description
Weill composed the works in 1924 and 1925, respectively. The concerto received its world premiere in 1925 in Paris during the "Exposition internationale des Arts décoratifs et industriels modernes" (the international arts fair that gave rise to the term art deco); the cantata was first heard in 1927, when Erich Kleiber conducted it at Berlin's Staatsoper. Although piano reductions appeared during the composer's lifetime, he never saw the works published in full score. in 1965 Universal Edition issued a full score of the concerto, but it was not actually engraved, and it lacked editorial commentary.
The Kurt Weill Edition presents the two works fully engraved, with an informative introductory essay and selected facsimiles that illustrate editorial issues. A detailed critical report appears as a separate volume, which also presents a facsimile of the concerto's old published violin part with annotations by Stefan Frenkel, a violin virtuoso and friend of Weill's, who championed the work in the 1920s. This instrumental part was one of several hitherto unknown sources that were unearthed during the years of work on the edition (e.g., the number of double bass players for the concerto was always a point of discussion; now it is clear that the work requires four basses). Performers and scholars alike will want to consult the volume. Universal Edition has created new orchestral materials from these authoritative texts that are immediately available for rental.
Andreas Eichhorn is a full professor of musicology at the University of Cologne, Germany. He is an expert in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century music; recent book publications include monographs on Paul Bekker and Felix.
Contents:
- Concerto für Violin and Blasorchester, Op. 12
- List of Sources and Sigla
- Statement of Source Valuation and Usage
- Commentary: General Issues
- Commentary: Critical Notes
- Source Descriptions
- Appendix: Facsimile of annotated solo part
- Der neue Orpheus, Op. 16
- List of Sources and Sigla
- Statement of Source Valuation and Usage
- Commentary: General Issues
- Commentary: Critical Notes
- Source Descriptions
- Appendix: Goll's poem and text of Weill' setting
- Abbreviations
- Kurt Weill Edition Personnel
- Credits and Acknowledgments for this Volume
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
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For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
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Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
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Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
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Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
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Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
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With / Without Fingering (Markings)
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Weill: Works with Solo Violin
