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Read the Dedication of a Concert Work Without Inventing Its Occasion
A dedication can suggest a personal relationship, but the words alone rarely explain the whole story of a composition. Read what is stated before supplying…
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An Opus Number Is Not a Reliable Birthday for a Piece
A high opus number can make a piece look late in a composer’s life. Publication history can complicate that impression, particularly when a work appears…