User talk:Notnd
Free public domain sheet music from IMSLP / Petrucci Music Library
Holst
The so-called "Erwin edition" is not an edition at all, but a reprint of the original Goodwin & Tabb parts. However, while the scans themselves are public domain, you cannot reproduce corporate logos and trademarks. I cropped the images for the Violin I part (so you can see what has to be done), but have deleted the Violin II. Also, it is much better if you scan orchestra parts at 300 x 300 dpi, monochrome instead of 96 x 96 dpi color. You also might wish to look at the pages for Beethoven symphonies to see how the page hierarchy is set up. Thanks, Carolus 14:40, 27 June 2009 (EDT) (IMSLP Copyright Admin)
Regarding the Traditional Chinese translation
Hi Notnd,
I got your message about the traditional Chinese translation. Unfortunately, there is a current limitation where multiple "dialects" of a language (simplified/traditional Chinese are considered "dialects" of Chinese) cannot be used (only one dialect can be used). The Simplified Chinese translation was created a long time ago, which is why it occupies the "Chinese" translation slot of IMSLP. However, as another Chinese person (from Shanghai), I would agree that Traditional Chinese should be considered the "common" language amongst Chinese people.
But, for technical reasons, I will not change or add the translation yet. IMSLP is currently in the middle of a massive upgrade and backend redesign, at the end of which multiple dialects should be accepted. Furthermore, Mediawiki has a built-in function that can automatically translate Simplified Chinese into Traditional Chinese and vice versa. I will look more into this, and maybe we do not need two versions of the Chinese translation after all.
But regardless, thanks for the work!
--Feldmahler 17:02, 27 June 2009 (EDT)
Tianquan Hu
This composer died in only 1997 and is therefore under copyright in Canada, China and elsewhere in the world. Do you have permission from the composer's heirs to post here? Please let us know as soon as possible. Thanks, Carolus 13:36, 3 July 2009 (EDT) (IMSLP Copyright Admin)
I am somewhat curious how China Medley would assert that this item is public domain in light of the fact that China's copyright law (like Canada's) has a life-plus-50 year term? The composer died in 1997, his work will not enter Canada's public domain until January 1, 2048. The work might be public domain in the USA - if it was first published without a copyright notice before 1989. Carolus 02:51, 4 July 2009 (EDT)
Hora Staccato
Dear Notnd. Jascha Heitez (d.1987) is not PD in Canada, or anywhere else, for that matter. Don't attempt to post his arrangements here. They will be deleted. Thanks, Carolus 02:13, 7 July 2009 (EDT) (IMSLP Copyright Admin)
Eulenburg logos
Hello Notnd, Watch out for Eulenburg logos in color. Schott (who now owns Eulenburg) complained about Eulenburg logos being present on scores here last year. So if you see a Sibley (or other) score that has a color reproduction of the Eulenburg logo, delete the cover and upload the rest of the score. Since Sibley scanned the Mozart piece you just uploaded, we'll let Schott send the nasty letters to them. Thanks, Carolus 23:10, 7 July 2009 (EDT) (IMSLP Copyright Admin)
DaXiong Jiang
Are you DaXiong Jiang? If not, what are the dates for DaXiong Jiang? Transcriptions and arrangements of public domain works like Rubinstein's Melody in F are not public domain if the transcriber or arranger is still living or died less than 50 years ago. We cannot post items that are under copyright here. The fact that something is available on another website does not mean the item is public domain. This is especially true of websites in countries like Russia or China, where copyright laws appear to be a theoretical concept only. We do allow non public domain items here as long as permission has been granted from the lawful copyright owner. We cannot permit arrangements and transcriptions of public domain works that are not also in the public domain without permission. You need to provide more information about items of this nature. Thanks, Carolus 15:05, 8 July 2009 (EDT) (IMSLP Copyright Admin)
- I have scanned this score from a book published from MinJian Music Publishing which clearly states that there is no copyright for the book. It also says just make our (publisher's) name on the score, then you can share our music sores freely.If you have any questions, contact me. Thanks, Notnd
Thanks very much for your kind response, which is helpful. Here's the (potential) problem we get into here: As you know, the Melody in F was originally composed for piano. The item you posted appears to be a transcription for violin solo or violin and piano. There have been a large number of such transcriptions made over the years, many of which are public domain. However, there are others which are not public domain (like any made by Heifetz). We have no idea whose transcription this is. However, the publisher's statement you mention above is good enough to qualify for a C/C/C tag for now. You should be aware that I'll have to take this down if someone writes to us complaining that we are violating their copyright claim on a violin transcription simply because we have no idea of which transcription it is. In other words, the lack of information here makes it virtually impossible for us to defend our claim of the item being public domain. Carolus 15:26, 9 July 2009 (EDT)
Logos, trademarks, watermarks
Dear Notnd, The Violin I part for Dvorak's Symphony No.9 you uploaded had to be deleted because there is a watermark URL of a Chinese publisher on each page. Since URLs have been regarded by some courts as a form of trademark when embedded in this manner, we cannot allow this here. You can upload it as long as the watermark is removed. thanks, Carolus 20:33, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Werner Icking
The Werner Icking Music Archive (WIMA) has expressly forbidden their items (new typesets/editions) to be uploaded to IMSLP. The one exception to this are the works edited by Pierre Gouin, who has kindly granted permission for his work to appear here. Thanks, Carolus 06:43, 17 July 2009 (UTC) (IMSLP Copyright Admin)
Cleanup
Hi - thanks for all the cleanup work. IMSLP really needs people to do this kind of "mucking around" on-site to improve the general quality, and we currently only have about 5 people willing to do it - so welcome aboard.-- Snailey Talk to Me Email me 13:59, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Chopin - Xiang-Feng Ho transcriptions
Hello, Is this your transcription? If not, do you have permission to post it here? Let us know - otherwise it will be deleted in 24 hours or less. Thanks, Carolus 05:13, 12 August 2009 (UTC) (IMSLP Copright Admin) The fact that this item is posted on a website in China does not mean it is public domain. We are therefore deleting this item as there is no evidence to indicate that 1) the arranger has been dead for more than 50 years; 2) this is a reprint of a much earlier arrangement which is public domain; 3) the arranger has released the work into the public domain. You are welcome to post again if you can provide better evidence than a website that this work is not under copyright. Thanks, Carolus 03:52, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Má Vlast
Hello Notdn: You reverted my edits to the Má Vlast (Smetana, Bedřich) page. I want to explain why I made those edits.
- Year/Date of Composition=1872–1879 >> It's fair to say the symphonic cycle Má vlast was started in 1872 and completed in 1879 since the individual works were composed during the following dates (you also removed those dates):
- 1. Vyšehrad (1872–1874)
- 2. Vltava (1874)
- 3. Šarka (1875)
- 4. Z českých luhů a hájů (From Bohemian Woods and Fields; Par les Prés et les Bois de Bohême; Aus Böhmens Hain und Flur) (1875)
- 5. Tábor (1878)
- 6. Blaník (1879)
- Alternative Title=My Country; Ma Patrie; Mein Vaterland >> Má Vlast is well known by these alternative titles in their respective countries.
- The German title for Vltava is Die Moldau. I wasn't aware there was such a title as "The" Moldau, but upon googling it, I see that this amalgamate name seems to be rather common.
Best regards, Hrdinský 08:09, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
- Hello together, I've checked the year of composition in the encyclopedia MGG, see also Wikipedia or other sources. 1872-1879 is correct. Though most mention 1874–1879 the first tone poem Vyšehrad was actually started ca. 1872. For the sub-headings I would suggest to keep the English 'The Moldau' since it's the common language here and should be understandable for all users. Hobbypianist 10:59, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
Villa-Lobos Ciranda
I had to delete your part and page because the earliest publication date was 1961. Beside that, your part appears to be a very recent typeset and most likely was edited. For these reasons we cannot host this piece for at least another couple years. Daphnis 13:05, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
The Maiden's Prayer
Hello Notnd, on the 1st page of the score you write "Licensed under CC Attribution Non-commercial Share ALike 3.0 and here it's just Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 3.0. Which one is correct? Regards, Hobbypianist 18:48, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
Swedish/Swiss composers
Hi Nontd. I'm just puzzled why you redirected the category for Swedish composers to Swiss composers? Erm, they are different countries you know :-) — P.davydov 17:03, 29 September 2009 (UTC)
- Oops! Sorry! Notnd 01:20, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
OK :-) Just to let you know, Feldmahler would rather we didn't add new nationality categories to the composers, and he's modified the composer template so we can do it a different way instead. See this discussion on the forum — P.davydov 07:38, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
User composers-4
Hi. Since you are listed as a professional composer, may I see one of your compositions so I know about where to position myself as far as composing is concerned? Thanks. ClassicalComposers 04:17, 8 November 2009 (UTC)
P.S. I am from Hong Kong, too.
- Hi ClassicalComposers, I'm not a great composer but, I will try to post it up here as soon as possible. I need to have it typeseted. It will take some time. Thank you for your intrest. Notnd 09:57, 8 November 2009 (UTC)
- Please send me a note when you have it uploaded. Thanks. ClassicalComposers 22:56, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
Baum
Hi Notnd, are you absolutely sure it shouldn't stay as 'L. Frank'? I haven't checked any authority records yet, but the general philosophy in naming composers is to match the LC authorities. A brief look into the history of that category shows that Davydov, one of our site experts on standards, apparently approved of the original. Therefore, would you mind satisfying my curiosity as to exactly why you changed it? Thanks, KGill talk email 20:45, 9 November 2009 (UTC)
