The Real Deal: the late Christopher Hogwood's Film about Barenreiter Urtext

Music students often ask for Urtext editions - they're generally considered the best editions, with the most authentic reading of the musical text.  Did you know the late Christopher Hogwood (1941-2014) recorded a film about Barenreiter Urtext?  It's still on the Barenreiter website, and lasts less than 18 minutes.  You might like to see his insights into what's special about Urtext.

View the film on the Barenreiter website.

You know what Urtext is - but have you tried locating a Manuscript or early Imprint?

RISM is the website you're looking for!  (It stands for Repertoire Internationale des Sources Musicales)

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