When did the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe begin and end?
The Neue Mozart-Ausgabe began its life in 1956 when Bärenreiter-Verlag published the first volume. This massive project continued until 2007, spanning over five decades of scholarly labor.
Questions about Neue Mozart-Ausgabe
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who edited The Marriage of Figaro for the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe?
Ludwig Finscher edited The Marriage of Figaro for the NMA which appeared in 1973. He could only access the first two acts of the autograph score due to missing sources during World War II.
How many volumes does the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe contain?
The final count reached 132 volumes containing 25,000 pages of music. These works were organized into 35 distinct work groups and arranged across ten series.
Why was the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe necessary compared to older editions?
This project superseded the older Alte Mozart-Ausgabe by incorporating new research and correcting errors. H. C. Robbins Landon called the edition an absolute necessity if musicians are to perform Mozart correctly.
When did scans of the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe become available online?
Starting the 12th of December 2006, scans of the vast majority of the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe became available online. The International Mozarteum Foundation provided this service in cooperation with the Packard Humanities Institute.