Wessel & Co.
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History
Founded by Christian Rudolf Wessel (1797-1885) with William Stodart, Wessel & Stodart of London was active in publishing starting in 1824. Wessel began to publish the works of Chopin in 1833, and in 1836 gained exclusive British publishing rights for that composer. In 1838, Stodart backed out of the partnership, and in 1839 Frederic Stapleton replaced him until his own withdrawal in 1845. Ashdown & Parry acquired the business in 1860 under the imprint Edwin Ashdown Ltd.
Imprints
- Wessel & Stodart (1824-1838)
- Wessel & Stapleton (1839-1845)
- Wessel & Co. (presumably 1845-1860)
Plate Numbers
| Plate | Composer | Work | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. & Co. No. 907 | Kuhlau | 6 Divertissements for Flute and Piano, Op.68 (No.1) | |
| W. & Co. No. 1662-63 | Chopin | Introduction et polonaise brillante, Op.3 | 1836 |
| W. & Co. No. 3098 | Chopin | Preludes, Op.28 (Nos.1-14) | (1839) |
| W. & Co. No. 5416 | Spohr | Piano Quintet No.1, Op.53 (parts) | |
| W. & Co. No. 6037 | Ernst | Introduction, Caprices et finale de 'Il Pirate', Op.19 (arr. for violin and piano) | 1845 |
| W. & Co. No. 6318 | Chopin | Polonaise-fantaisie, Op.61 | 1846 |
| W. & Co. No. 6880 | Hallé | Miscellanées, Op.5 (No.1) | |
| W. & Co. No. 6881 | Hallé | Miscellanées, Op.5 (No.2) |
Sources Consulted
- 1. Institutions Related to Chopin: Wessel & Co.
- The Fryderyk Chopin Institute, accessed 18 August 2011.
