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422: All About Urtext Editions with Dr Mario Aschauer

422: All About Urtext Editions with Dr Mario Aschauer

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 If you've ever wondered what exactly an Urtext edition is, or why it matters, you’re not alone. Today, I'm chatting with musicologist and editor Dr Mario Aschauer to explore what goes into creating these “original” scores and why they’re more complex and more fascinating than they first appear. From Beethoven’s messy handwriting to Mozart myths, this episode will open your eyes to how much history, detective work, and musical curiosity is wrapped into every note.
  • Dr. Mario Aschauer explained musicology as the study of all aspects of music.
  • He shared how his performance background led him into scholarly editing.
  • The value of figured bass and continuo in modern training was discussed.
  • Tim asked what makes an Urtext edition trustworthy or problematic.
  • Mario emphasized that Urtext is a starting point, not an absolute truth.
  • He explained why even beginners can benefit from using Urtext editions.
  • The conversation highlighted editorial interpretation and creative freedom.
  • Mario debunked common misconceptions about the ‘sacredness’ of Urtext.
  • He shared behind-the-scenes stories of editing Beethoven and Mozart scores.
  • How performance practice, research, and editing intertwine.
  • Teachers were encouraged to explore the stories and context behind the scores.

Links Mentioned
  • Dr Mario Aschauer's website: mario-aschauer.info
  • Dr Mario Aschauer's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/marioaschauer
  • Harmonia Stellarum Houston

Today's Guest Dr. Mario Aschauer is an Austrian-born musicologist, conductor, and harpsichordist renowned for his work at the intersection of music scholarship and performance. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Musicology at Sam Houston State University, where he also directs the Center for Early Music Research and Performance. In addition to performing internationally as a specialist in historical keyboards and Austrian Baroque repertoire, Aschauer is a prolific editor of Urtext editions for publishers like Bärenreiter, including works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert. He is the founder and artistic director of Harmonia Stellarum Houston and author of the influential book German Keyboard Treatises in the Second Half of the Eighteenth Century. Holding degrees from the University of Vienna and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, he has also held research roles at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and Yale School of Music, with ongoing interests in performance practice, editorial process, and the compositional sketches of Anton Bruckner. Today's Sponsor Just a year ago, the German music publisher Bärenreiter celebrated its 100th anniversary. The story began modestly, with editions of folk songs and church music produced by the young founder, Karl Vötterle, in his parents’ living room. But the publishing house quickly expanded. After the Second World War, Bärenreiter increasingly focused on scholarly-critical editions, growing into one of the world’s leading classical music publishers. While the company’s early Urtext publications centered on Mozart, Bach, and Schubert, its catalogue now includes over 10,000 titles, featuring works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin,...
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