I was wondering if anyone has any information concerning the different editions of the Klatzow's Marimba concerto. Between the differences in a PM Europe publications edition differences (in both solo part and pn. reduction), and differences with a manuscript edition (again, both solo part and pn. reduction). I do not know who published the manuscript publication because i attained it through a someone else. Throughout the work there are note differences and phrase differences. The only other source I have is Robert Van Sice's recording, which helps out some. One example of the biggest differences is with the differences of endings to the 1st mov., between all 4 publications there are 3 endings.
I have not contacted Peter Klatzow yet for a couple of reasons...1)to help myself and others working on it to have the correct notes and slurs. 2)To make sure that people are aware to check differences in editions/manuscripts(when possible). (one of the most noteable differences in editions is the Bach Cello Suites). 3)Just to spark some conversation:)

Thanks,

Stephen Solook
Mannes College of Music

You raise a valid point, Stephen.

Another ready example of conflicting multiple editions is Richard Rodney Bennett's After Syrinx II, so much so that one of my DMA students is including a discussion of the contradictions as part of his dissertation.

Klatzow's Concerto was originally self-published under the Musiciations label. In a quick examination of the manuscript solo part,orchestra score, and piano reduction, and a later version of the solo part (all pre-PME), I find a few minor accidental errors, a phrasing change or two, and one oddly missing measure at the very end of the 1st movement. I don't think any of these issues is beyond the ability of a thoughtful performer to resolve.

However, I have not seen the PME edition and I do know from previous experience that mysterious gremlins often lurk in new published editions, so it is important to always cross-reference all available sources. When in doubt,the best starting points are always the composer and first performer.

There was once a growing errata section on the PAS message board. I'm not sure what happened to it, but perhaps Nat could add such a feature to this site.

WM