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"Open Source Bach" Project Completed; Score and Recording Now Online

rDouglass writes "MuseScore, the open source music notation editor, and pianist Kimiko Ishizaka have released a new recording and digital edition of Bach's Goldberg Variations. The works are released under the Creative Commons Zero license to promote the broadest possible free use of the works. The score underwent two rounds of public peer review, drawing on processes normally applied to open source software. Furthermore, the demands of Bach's notational style drove significant advancements in the MuseScore open source project. The recording was made on a Bösendorfer 290 Imperial piano in the Teldex Studio of Berlin. Anne-Marie Sylvestre, a Canadian record producer, was inspired by the project and volunteered her time to edit and produce the recording. The project was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign that was featured on Slashdot in March 2011."

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  1. Same AC .... just tried uploading one to YouTube by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Well, I uploaded a copy of the first mp3 out of curiosity, and ..... surprise!

    Kimiko Ishizaka Bach Open Goldberg Variations 01 - Aria
    Your video may include the following copyrighted content:

            "Ragna Schirmer-Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria", sound recording administered by:
            Kontor New Media

            "Audun Kayser-Aria Da Capo E Fine", sound recording administered by:
            [Merlin] Phonofile

            "Remi Masunaga-Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria", sound recording administered by:
            IDOL (Independent Distribution On Line)

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    Your video is still available worldwide. In some cases ads may appear next to your video. Please note that the video's status can change, if the policies chosen by the content owners change. Learn more about copyright on YouTube.
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    Try it yourself and see.