New Edition of the Complete Works
The New Schein Edition presents the surviving music of this choirmaster of the Leipzig Thomaskirche in new scholarly critical editions for scholars and performers, using modern editorial principles. Beginning with the vocal works, the volumes are essentially structured in such a way that they correspond to the original prints. The musical text, based on a critical study of the sources, appears in modern notation with standard clefs and added bar lines.
Each volume contains a preface introducing the music and providing information on the sources and performance practice, as well as a critical report and facsimiles from the sources.
This edition in now complete. The following purchasing options are available for this edition:
Purchase of individual volumes at retail sales prices
Special set subscription price (a price advantage of approx. 30 %)
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A strong plot, and fabulously imaginative music: but until now Handel’s “Giustino” has not been one of his most frequently-performed operas. With the new edition this could all change.
Franz Schubert’s stage works have never become firmly established in the repertoire. And yet they contain interesting examples of Romantic opera aesthetics. And with the 2028 Schubert anniversary year in mind, they offer a variety of opportunities for productions.
