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Bernstein Editions?

Author: Usher
Date: 2004-10-17 23:20

Working on the Bernstein Sonata for an upcoming recital. In my lessons, my teacher noticed quite a few differences between my edition (Boosey & Hawkes) and his (Whitmark & Sons - Warner Bros) that he's used for years.

We've found a wrong note in my edition (meas. 45 - end of tie) as well as several added slurs in my editon that are not in his. Curiously also, pitches are spelled in the last mvt. using the enharmonic equivalent of his edition.

The B&H is the more current edition. With the exception of the wrong note, is it accepted as the more correct or should I order the Whitmark & Sons?

Thanks!

Post Edited (2004-10-17 23:23)

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Re: Bernstein Editions?

Author: ken
Date: 2004-10-18 01:24

Yes, your a serious player you should own both editions. I've forgotten the key signature of the last movement, but if one edition is written enharmonically (no sig key) and the other in a key, that is contradictory. Perhaps, the answer lies in seeking reliable opinions and reference several artists' recordings you trust. v/r Ken

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Re: Bernstein Editions?

Author: Brian Richards
Date: 2004-10-18 02:31

Good, I was going to make a new thread but I guess I don't have to. I wanted to ask for any opinions or advice on playing this piece because I'm planning to play it for Solo and Ensemble this year.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Bernstein Editions?

Author: CraigU
Date: 2004-10-18 16:31

Hello:

Craig Urquhart from the Leonard Bernstein Office. I would definately use the Boosey & Hawkes edition. The other one was the first edition and Bernstein made changes, edits and oversaw the Boosey edition.

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Re: Bernstein Editions?

Author: Usher
Date: 2004-10-18 16:51

Thanks Craig,

Wow, now there's an authoritative answer. I'll let my teacher know - he's recorded the first edition and was curious if there were any changes that Bernstein had made since.

BTW, it's one of the nicest recordings I've heard -
"Capriccio: Mid-Century Music for Clarinet ", David Howard ( w/the wonderful Zita Carno accompanying). Highly recommended...

-Jon

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