Thread - Manuscripts of composers

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Manuscripts of composers ⟨User:MKXScorpion [#18129]

There is a term for these - Holograph. You never list the composer as editor of their own work. While you employed the editor template correctly in terms of mechanics {{LinkEd|Johann Sebastian|Bach|1685|1750}}, it would only be used in this way if Bach had edited (added performance markings or other small indications without altering the piece) of another composer's work. We have two templates for Holographs: MssAu and MssUA. You can read about when and how to use them clicking on the links. There is also a template we use for the Bach Digital items - Bach Digital where you put in the number after Source_source_ in their URL (take a look at BWV 9). We have a lot of the things from there but more are always appreciated - so now you have the links to the templates to see how they're added. Thanks,

Posted at 22:20, 29 July 2017 by Carolus (administrator)

UPDATE: The item you added was from the Berlin State Library (it has a source page on Bach Digital). It is not Bach's manuscript but a copy made around 1770-1784 by Forkel. Interestingly, Bach's original does exist (though in sketch form) and is located at Library of Congress in Washington. Take a look at the page for BWV 9 in detail.

Posted at 22:35, 29 July 2017 by Carolus (administrator)
Edited at 22:38, 29 July 2017 by Carolus (administrator)
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