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			== today ==
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	Did you know ...
	... that ''']''' appeared internationally in French ] roles<br /> such as ], ], ], and Micaëla in Bizet's '']'',<br /> which she recorded alongside ] in the title role?
	... that ''']''' appeared at the ] in roles<br /> such as Annina in '']'' from 1931 to 1937,<br /> and became a member of the ] in 1948?
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	(] - IWD)
			=== music and memory ===
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	"]|... in expressing the emotions and suffering of his characters]]"
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			| ]: Heilig, heilig
	... that the hymn "''']'''"]<br /> by ] and ] mentions<br /> singing in defiance of the "old dragon", death, and fear?-->
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			| Rutter: ]
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	] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] · ] + ] · ] · ]
			| Schmid: ]
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			| ]: Marche Pontificale
			| Chor und Orchester St. Martin }}
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			* Ury
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			* ·
	* ] ]
			* ]
	* ''']'''
			* ]
			* and ] who have just given up
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	| bold = take courage · encourage
			* Rimsky-Korsakov: ]
	| normal = ]<!--]<!--]
			* ] (Wakula)
	* ]-->
			* ] (Oksana)
			* ] (Devil)
			* ], dir.
			* ], cond.
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			| Charpentier: ]
	* ]
			| '''Bach''': ]
	* ]
			| Praetorius + Distler: ]
	* ]
			| The Constellation choir and orchestra
	<!--* ]
			| ] }}
	* ]
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	* ]
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	* ]
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			* ]: A Sky Too Small
			* Beethoven: ]
			* Berlioz: ]
			* ], piano
			* ]
			* ], cond.
			}}<!--
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			* Poulenc: ]
			* ] (Mére Marie)
			* {{ill|Vannina Santoni|fr}} (Blanche)
			* ] (Lidoin)
			* ] (Croissy)
			* ], dir.
			* ], cond.
			}}
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			* Fauré: ]
			* Britten: ]
			* Mendelssohn: ]
			* Kaëlig Boché (tenor)
			* ]
			* ], cond.
			}}-->
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			* ]
			* Bach: Air from ] in D major
			* ]
			* (melody: ])<!--{{ill|Peter Gerloff|de|lt=Geh ins Land von Licht und Frieden}}-->
			}}
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			* Alban Berg: ]
			* ] (Lulu)
			* Simon Neal (Dr. Schön)
			* ] (Alwa)
			* ] (Geschwitz)
			* ], cond.
			}}<!--
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · opera
			| image = Bockenheimer Depot, Britten church parables.jpg
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			* Handel: ]
			* ] (Partenope)
			* ] (Rosmira)
			* Franko Klisović (Arsace)
			* Cláudia Ribas (Armindo)
			* Julia Burbach, dir.
			* ], cond.
			}}<!--
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			| title = ] · theatre
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			* performances of children's projects
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			| title = ] · service
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	* ]		* ]
			* blessing song
	<!--* ]
			}}--
	* ]
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	* ]
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			| title = ] - Abel Fest concert
	* ]
			| image = Abel Fest Köthen.jpg
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	* ]: Toccata
			|
			| ''']''':
			| Six Sonatas, Op. 2, ] C1-6
			| ]:
			| Trio No. 1 in F major, Eisen XI:1 }}
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			| ''']''':
			| ]
			| ]
			| ]
			| ]
			| ]<!--
			| ] · ]
			| ] · ]
			| ] -- }}
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · Tatort service
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			* Zeit für Ruhe, Zeit für Stille
			* (instr.) ]
			* Herr, füll mich neu
			* ]
			* ]
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			| ''Schwung!''
			| Mozart: ]
			| Haydn: ]
			| '''Karl Amadeus Hartmann:
			| ] for clarinet,
			| string quartet and string orchestra'''
			| Bartok: ]
			| ]
			| ] (clarinet)
			| ] (cond., cello) }}
			}}<!--
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · service
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			* Gloria
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			* ]
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			* ]
			* {{ubl| Palestrina: ] (Kyrie, Sanctus)
			* ]
			* ]: Halleluja
			* Rutter: ]
			* ] }}
			* Chor ]<!--
			* ·
			* 27 September
			* ]
			* by ''']'''
			* and improvisation on organ and piano<!--
			* ·
			* 26 November 2023
			* '''Mozart: ]'''<!--
			* 29 September 2013
			* ]--
			* 5 May
			* '''Bach''':
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]--
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			| title = ] · charity concert
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			* ]
			* Music from Ukraine,
			* from the 14th century to now
			*
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			* Saint-Saëns: ]
			* '''Mozart: ]'''
			* Sociedad Coral Excelentia de Madrid
			* ]
			* Kynan Johns, cond.
			}}
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · concert
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			| normal = {{ubl| ]
			| Bruch: ]
			| Schubert: ]
			| ], violin
			| ]
			| ], cond.}}
			}}<!--
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			| '''Bach''': ]
			| ]: ''Concerto per corde''
			| ]: ''Las cuatro estaciones porteñas''
			| ], violin
			| ], violin
			| ]
			| ], cond.}}
			}}<!--
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			* Bruckner: ]
			* '''Ligeti''': ]
			* ]
			* ]
			}}<!--
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			| image = Harburger Kantorei, Bach Mass in B minor, St. Johanniskirche Harburg.jpg
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			* Bach: ]
			* Harburger Kantorei
			* Ensemble HanseBarock
			* Constanze Kowalski (cond.)
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · opera
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			| normal = ]
			* Henze: ]
			* ] (Prinz)
			* ] (Natalie)
			* ], dir.
			* ], cond.
			*
			}}<!--
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · pilgrimage
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			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			* ]
			}}<!--
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			| title = ] · concert
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			| normal = {{ubl| ]
			| Spielfreu(n)de
			| Janáček: '']''
			| Dvořák: ]
			| ]
			| ] (piano) }}
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			* Haydn ]
			* Domchor und ]
			* Chor St. Martin
			* project singers
			* Domorchester
			* ]
			}}
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			* ]
			* '''Beethoven''': ]
			* Brahms ]'''
			* ], violin
			* ]
			* ]
			}}
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			{{User QAIbox
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			| normal = ]
			* ]
			* ] (Wotan)
			* '''] (Loge, Siegmund, Siegfried)'''
			* ] (Brünnhilde)
			* ] (Fasolt, Hunding)
			* ]
			* ], cond.
			}}
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	* ]
	* ]		* ]
			* ], violin
	* ]
			* ], conductor
	* earlier:
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	* ]]-->
			* '''Berezovsky: ]'''
			* Chausson: '']''
			* Skoryk: '']''
			* Lyatoshynsky: ]
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			* A Prayer for Deliverance
			* ]
			* ], ]
			* ], ]
			* ], ]
			* ]
			* ], ], ]
			* Herbert Howells: ]
			* ], encore: ]
			* ]
			* ], cond.
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			* ]
			* Beethoven:
			* ], ], ]
			* ]
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · opera
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			| image = Berlin State Opera, La fanciulla del West.jpg
			| normal = {{ubl| ''']'''
			| Puccini: ]
			| ] (Minnie)
			| ] (Johnson)
			| ] (Rance)
			| ], dir.
			| ], cond. }}
			}}<!--
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			* Halévy: ]
			* ] (Rachel)
			* ] (Éléazar)
			* ] (Leopold)
			* ] (Elidoxie)
			* Simon Lim (Brogni)
			* ], dir.
			* {{ill|Henrik Nánási|de}}, cond.
			*
			*
			}}<!--
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			| normal = '''] opening'''
			* ''']'''
			* Dvořák: ]
			* Smetana: ]
			* ], violin
			* ''']'''
			* ''']'''
			* }}<!--
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			| normal = ]<br /> Mäzenatenkonzert
			* Scarlatti: ]
			* ]: Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn
			* ]
			* ], cond.
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			| Wagner: ]
			| ] (Tannhäuser)
			| ] (Elisabeth)
			| ] (Wolfram)
			| ] (Hermann)
			| ], dir.
			| ], cond. }}
			}}
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · ecumenical service
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			| Ecumenical service for Pentecost
			| Rutter: ]
			| ]: ]
			| ]
			| Karl Jenkins: ]
			| ]
			| Rutter: ] }}
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			{{User QAIbox
			| title = ] · opera
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			| normal = {{ubl| ]
			| Puccini: ]
			| ] (Turandot)
			| Aaron Cawley (Calaf)
			| ] (Liù)
			| ], dir.
			| ], cond. }}
			}}<!--
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			| title = ] · recital
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			| normal = {{ubl| Oper Frankfurt
			| ]: Zwei Lieder, Op. 2
			| ]: Turmwächterlied, Op. 8
			| Mahler: ]
			| ]: Mond, so gehst du wieder auf, Op. 14
			| Schönberg: ]
			| ], baritone
			| Lukas Rommelspacher, piano }}
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			| title = ] · service and procession
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			| normal = {{ubl | ], ]
			| songs with choir
			| procession with winds band }}
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			| title = ] · opera
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			| '''Mozart''': ''']'''
			| ] }}
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			| title = ] · opera
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			| normal = {{ubl| ]
			| Zemlinsky: ]
			| ] (Görge)
			| ] (Gertraud)
			| ] (Grete)
			| ] (Hans)
			| ] (Marei)
			| ] (Kaspar)
			| ], dir.
			| ], cond. }}
			}}<!--
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			| title = ] · opera
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	| bold = ]		| normal = {{ubl| ]
	| normal = ]		| Verdi: ]
			| ] (Aida)
	* ''']'''
			| ] (Radames)
			| ] (Amneris)
			| ] (Ramfis)
			| ] (Amonasro)
			| ] (dir.)
			| ] (cond.) }}
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	== 2021 · take courage · encourage ==
	{{anchor|My card 3}}
			== let's talk ==
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			== 2024 ==
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	Welcome 2021! In the end, ], and ] can stay. --] (]) 07:22, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
			] composed<br /> ''']''',<br /> as a ]<br /> for the ],<br /> first performed<br /> on New Year's Day 1719.
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	My motto for 2021 is taken from ]: tell (announce) all in distress to take courage, as Isaiah wrote. Perhaps I should have just said "encourage!"
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	Today is my grandparents' wedding anniversary. They loved gardening and made a small summer paradise for us kids, with fruits, vegetables, potatoes, abundant flowers, especially dahlias, and a swing, - so '''garden''' will be a topic in 2021, as ] was in 2020, today expanding ]. Ongoing: Bach, ], ], ], ], and (my) ].
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			A German theologian wrote<br /> <big>"''']'''"</big><br />(Trust the new ways)<br /> to the melody of<br /> <big>]</big><br />(Praise God confidently with singing)<br /> to be sung at a wedding in ]<br /> shortly before the ].
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	I love collaboration, and can't mention all 2,500 whom I acknowledged so far, so thank just three of them for ''constant'' help: ] (prolific article translations), ] (language, sources and articles on request) and ] (psalms and DYK). I make you (three) honorary members of ], the project about article quality that I inherited, - more detailed plans are laid out (work in progress) on the project talk. The only reward for members is a monthly calendar image I took, such as the year's picture, - if you (all) want that, sign up ;)
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			A little child, a little lamb, on a backdrop of war and death: hoping for more peace in 2024! --] (]) 19:38, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
	I am proud that I could take recent images of music-making I enjoyed, and plan to do more of that. Off to Stonecrop Gardens. --] (]) 08:47, 2 January 2021 (UTC)		These were my "stories" on 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2023. If you want to follow a daily sentence throughout the year, use {{tl|User Gerda Arendt/Top}}, and for the ] and the ], see ]. Let's stay inspired and connected. --] (]) 07:18, 1 January 2024 (UTC)-->
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	I sent the following note to members and friends of ] = quality article improvement, so here to myself ;) - I tried to give a good start to 2021 by updating the ]. Please check and correct, - did you know that you belong to project's few members from the beginning who are still active? Yes, I know, I joined as No. 6 when it was founded in 2012, No. 1 is blocked, No. 2 is banned (therefore we call the project also the cabal of the outcast), No. 3 moved away and back under a higher number, Nos 4 and 5 edit but do little project work. Here I am to keep it going, in fond memory of the legacy the founders planted. Precious and Impact are the project's prizes, and I offer monthly thanks to those who are active, - you who read this could be one of them ;)
			2024 is the anniversary of the ], the first Lutheran hymnal of 500 years ago, and - possibly related - ] 300 years ago. His works and the chorales on which they are based will be a focus for 2024.
			: Aoproaching the close for the year, not the cycle): I made a detailed list (see ]) below of work needed to bring them all to GA status. Help needed ;) --] (]) 07:43, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			Ongoing are locations that played a role in my life, ], music heard and sung, composers, gardens. Watch my user page for articles, done in collaboration. Compare ] for the amazing number of users who began and expanded articles. Thanks also to reviewers, and I do plan to review more and write less, and in writing, focus more on quality than the little daily article.
	Ongoing projects, besides writing and reviewing quality articles:
	* improve Psalms articles
	* improve Bach cantatas articles
	* expand and source translations
	* polish articles about people who recently died
	* offer infoboxes
	* perform gnomish tasks: spelling mistakes, unclosed new-line html (<nowiki><br></nowiki>, replace by <nowiki><br /></nowiki>), {{tl|ill}} instead of direct links to foreign-language Wikipedias, {{tl|lang}} for foreign-language text, ] by ], navboxes, especially for operas which so far had sidebars, {{tl|sfn}} instead of {{tl|harv}}.
	For moar private "happy new year" see ]. --] (]) 19:10, 6 January 2021 (UTC)		2024 calender pics and musical events ], and the 2024 diary of my own pictures of places, songs, food, flowers ... ], - just watch those lists if you are interested.
			'''My talk goes like this''': on top there's the ] related to the day. Below are three or more boxes, often one for people remembered and others for musical experiences, performing or listening. In these boxes, topics related to the top story and topics featured on the Main page appear bold. Right here you see the ] with songs of the month, typically related to meetings with ]. I archive from time. --] (]) 08:35, 1 January 2024 (UTC) - updated order --] (]) 18:57, 10 April 2024 (UTC)
	==Happy New Year==
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	: Thank you, Martin, - did you see that my latest musical impressions came mostly from a church dedicated to the 3 Kings? --] (]) 22:13, 5 January 2021 (UTC)
	::My best wishes for the new year too, Cheers, &middot; &middot; &middot; ] ]: 11:22, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
	::: Thank you, ], - find my wishes ]. --] (]) 13:15, 6 January 2021 (UTC)
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | I bestow this award to you, Gerda, for being an untiring teacher. Along with creating so many new music articles that the world can enjoy, you also share with me (and others) interesting anecdotes about the music and your life. I really appreciate the learnings from the messages you leave, and as a token of my thanks, this barnstar is for you. ] (]) 20:41, 3 January 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, Rosie, that's very original and touching! --] (]) 20:42, 3 January 2024 (UTC)
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	{{The Good Heart Barnstar|Gerda, for six years you've diligently returned to remind me of the precious award that you so kindly granted me. It makes me smile each year. For your work in making the wiki a more wonderful place, please accept this small token of my appreciation.}}
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			:Wonderful to see this on the main page after the wait! ] (]) <small>(])</small> <small style="font-size:66%;">(])</small> <small style="font-size:45%;">(])</small> 17:15, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
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			The new<br /> ''''']''''',<br /> listing 420 compositions,<br /> was introduced<br /> at a festival<br /> ]<br /> in ].
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	: Now you made me smile, ] ;) - Have a good new year ]! --] (]) 11:13, 31 December 2020 (UTC)
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			but this is better than nothing. - What do you think of the nom for ]? --] (]) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
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	: a great voice, sadly silenced --] (]) 07:36, 3 January 2021 (UTC)		Thank you, ], for the first of the year. --] (]) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
			For more detail see ] --] (]) 11:30, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
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	Not from my area but it's not far off from what I see on the trails. Our snow is about two to three feet deep in most places. It's pretty compacted on the trails but less so outside of them. The dogs love it!! Their discipline is about the only thing keeping me out of a snow drift (LOL). Our house looks like a giant pile of snow right now. These pesky flash blizzards keep piling it up. It's -2f and we may sneak up to 0 or 1f today. --] (]) 19:57, 11 January 2021 (UTC)
			The article ] you nominated as a ] has passed ]; see ] for comments about the article, and ] for the nomination. Well done! If the article has never appeared on the Main Page as a "Did you know" item, and has not appeared within the last year either as "Today's featured article", or as a bold link under "In the news" or in the "On this day" prose section, you can ] within the next seven days to appear at DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On this day" column do not affect DYK eligibility.<!-- Template:GANotice result=pass --> <!-- Template:GANotice --> <small>Message delivered by ], on behalf of ]</small> -- ] (]) 22:24, 8 January 2024 (UTC)
	: Soo beautiful, thank you for sharing. I was on skies today, fairy-tale landscape here as well. - I moved the pic to the right for indenting, hope you don't mind. --] (]) 20:15, 11 January 2021 (UTC)
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	:: Not at all! My toes and fingers stay frozen, not to mention my brain, so sometimes I need a little help. LOL It's not ideal for most but I love it here. I need to upload some photos myself. --] (]) 21:30, 11 January 2021 (UTC)
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			] There is currently a discussion at ] regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you.<!--Template:Discussion notice--><!--Template:ANI-notice--> ] (] · ]) 23:45, 10 January 2024 (UTC)
			*Gerda, perhaps if you started out every hook with "Did you know ... that Narutolovehinata5 is very important ... and also . --] (]) 00:10, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
			=== A barnstar for you! ===
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	|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Hello, Gerda Arendt! You are receiving this barnstar because, according to and , you were the '''#6 most thanked Wikipedian of 2020''' as well as the '''#5 most thankful Wikipedian of 2020''', with 1716 recipient entries and 3629 performer entries in ]. Thank you again for your contributions! {{smiley}} ] (]) 22:00, 13 January 2021 (UTC)		|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | For all the wonderful things you do for the encyclopedia, especially for spreading friendship, and for bringing music to the main page with your DYK work there. Thank you for being you! ] (]) 01:00, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
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	: thank you, without (lazy) click ;) --] (]) 22:18, 13 January 2021 (UTC)
	::Oh ''thankful'', too. Now I get it! ] 22:58, 13 January 2021 (UTC)
	::* I agree with this wholeheartedly. Gerda is one of the most amazing Wikipedians I have met in my brief time here. Always kind and always helpful. Please keep being who you are, Gerda, which is as close to perfection as one could get. --] (]) 16:22, 20 January 2021 (UTC)
	::*: blushing with thanks, RoseWolf! - please consider to color you talk blue in your signature, - "red link talk" signals "new user", someone to greet with a first welcome ever, and that seems a bit misleading - if not blue, any other colour better than red - Alternatively, you could link "Wolf" to the talk, - nobody would misread that, I guess. --] (]) 16:28, 20 January 2021 (UTC)
	::*: I'm sorry. It's supposed to be a rose pink hue rather than red. I will most definitely alter the color. --] (]) 16:31, 20 January 2021 (UTC)
	::*: Is this better or should I just drop the "Talk"? --] (]) 16:36, 20 January 2021 (UTC)
	::*:: Like this better. Sorry for hijacking your moment. Not my intention in the slightest. Thank you for the tip and congrats. It's well deserved. --]] 16:41, 20 January 2021 (UTC)
	::*:: YES I like that better, much better! I wasn't even "on" here, - household stuff, no moment lost ;) - Among the gnomish tasks further up, there's an essay by a friend (RexxS) about indenting, - good stuff. (If you need any help with templates, formatting, and even admin tasks, ask him. He just survived COVID so can take a lot.) I did indenting for you above. --] (]) 17:01, 20 January 2021 (UTC)
			:Seconding @] here. I didn't see the post in time to oppose vehemently. But I love what you bring to all areas, especially talk pages since that's where I frequently see you @]. Thanks for always sharing your passions with us. <span style="font-family:Calibri; font-weight:bold;">] ]</span> 17:59, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Oscar Fritz Schuh==
			=== I offer you my deepest apologies Gerda ===
			Hello Gerda. I would just want you to know that I am very sorry for the ANI discussion I started earlier. I had been having some real-life stress lately and it felt like it may have affected my feelings on-wiki. I'm very sorry for the attitude I have shown you over the past few weeks. I very much appreciate your efforts on Misplaced Pages and your dedication to the project even if we disagree on many things, and I just want to let you know that despite everything that has happened you are still an editor I admire and respect. You are a net positive to DYK and while we may disagree on views, what we can agree on is that your articles are very informative and a net good to the project. Again, I am sorry for what I have done. Rest assured that regardless of our differences I support your efforts on Misplaced Pages to improve our coverage on classical music and Germany. ] (] · ]) 02:46, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
			: I woke up thinking Joy to the world. I tried to bring joy, it's turned into trivia, and I'm accused of bad faith. Travelling now, no time to even look. Before looking, I can't tell if I can accept apologies, which may may be tomorrow. --] (]) 06:52, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
			: ], still today, I'm on a train, the train has a connection (all things that can't be taken for granted): apologies for attitude accepted, but I hope that it really will change, because I felt it becoming a danger to diversity of information and freedom of speech. For those unfamiliar with the situation: we escalated over the hook for ], which was replaced in prep against my protest. That hook should not run, it's a triviality said about a living person who deserves merit for specific achievements. - I looked at the thread and found some gems of support there that I will place in my "blushing" cabinet, - thank you, all! --] (]) 10:19, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
			::This is not an indictment of Naruto but like others on the AN/I thread I have found that Misplaced Pages seems to have become more hostile. I suppose one could surmise at least somewhat that it is born out of necessity. We appear to live at a time where I feel my thoughts on life and the way I wish to live life are going the way of faeries and dragons. Nobody cares, love is fleeting, and civility and affording basic human respect are more centered on your position in relation to mine rather than the fact you are a fellow human being. The cruelty is not AN/I or Naruto's position. The cruelty is everything that has led up to it. People are becoming less nice and we are told it is normal, discussions less civil but we are told to accept it. Where is the empathy?
			::Gerda, you are a blessing and so precious, my friend. I said it after we first met and I maintain that yours is one the brightest lights I have been so fortunate to meet here. Keep singing, keep shining, keep being you. --]] 13:52, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
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	: my little contrib to Misplaced Pages 20 --] (]) 15:52, 15 January 2021 (UTC)
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			== 27 January ==
			Birthday of Mozart and our conductor:
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	::This is fab, well done Gerda! Nice article, never heard of the guy or half of the venues he worked at, so this was highly educational. Thanks! ] (]) 21:49, 15 January 2021 (UTC)
	::: While the first one was planned for the occasion, the second was a happy coincidence - I sang in that revival - and this last one just a coincidence, one of the articles ] began, as the one below. ] added the pic just yesterday, ot that one could also have been on the Main page, imagine. I love this team! GRuban, would you find a pic for ] as well? My second article, and ] (] helped me understand that even if a reliable source says something, it can be wrong. --] (]) 08:51, 16 January 2021 (UTC)
			==DYK for Stephen Gould (tenor)==
	== "The first movement is a chorale fantasia dominated by the trumpet." ==
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			:Finally, good to see him at DYK! ] (]) <small>(])</small> <small style="font-size:66%;">(])</small> <small style="font-size:45%;">(])</small> 11:53, 7 February 2024 (UTC)
	BWV 126. And I bet ''you'' wrote the sentence above! Isn't it, though, and how glorious. It's directly your responsibility that I am wallowing in this right now, Gerda, because your FAC made me listen to BWV 1 and on my Suzuki vol 34 that's coupled with 126 and 127. And here I am. I had just finished having my socks blown off by the horns in BWV 1 and then up popped 126 with the trumpet, er, ''dominating the chorale fantasia'' ... usw. Shocking that I didn't already know it, of course, but I have long since given up apologizing for my ignorance ... it would be a fulltime job otherwise. Gosh, it is an education reading your Talk page! Cheers ] (]) 15:34, 17 January 2021 (UTC)
			:: yes, thank you for noticing --] (]) 14:58, 7 February 2024 (UTC)
	== BWV 1, concertante violin 1 ==		== BWV 22 ==
			Every time I visit your pages I end up having to learn about a lovely new cantata! Thank you so much for all your work. It's BWV 22 right now – what a gorgeous thing, despite the tragic lack of trumpets.
	Having seen the poor quality pixilated image for the concertato violin 1 part for ], I downloaded a high resolution version, slightly rotated and clipped. It's quite readable now. See what you think. ] (]) 10:42, 18 January 2021 (UTC)
	: Thank you lovely! Please understand that I hesitate to enter BWV 53, a topic I wasn't involved with much and don't know much about. I have enough articles left behind with the feeling of too much discussion vs. little gain in content. --] (]) 10:46, 18 January 2021 (UTC)
	::I looked at my 1995 boxed version of the Teldec recordings of the Harnoncourt-Leonhardt version. There the 144 page booklet, written by ], lists the Harnocourt recording as published on 1971 and on original instruments. Audio listings already can sometimes found in library catalogues (including in Germany or the ]). My other suggestion is to have a brief summary of the discography, with a detailed listing elsewhere using the BSW, as for ] or ]. In separate discographies, difficulties with ] can be avoided. ] (]) 09:42, 27 January 2021 (UTC)
	::: Thank you. I had the same idea: split the discography off, - just didn't get to it yet. With some amusement, I read today that I made up my mind to make BWV 1 a featured article, - on this day two years ago. No rush. If you want to proceed with the split already, go ahead. I received a review of the Harnoncourt recording which will be useful, - only read the beginning so far. ], perhaps you can help: we want to derive an article ] from ], , - how can the edit history appear there, - just attribution on the talk or other? It was done for ] years ago, copy and paste it seems. --] (]) 10:03, 27 January 2021 (UTC)
	::::Good. Can't you arrange the split together with {{noping|Nikkimaria}}? I'm sure {{noping|Graham87}} will also be able to help you in sorting out edit histories for proper attribution to be given. ] (]) 11:09, 27 January 2021 (UTC)
	:::::Yeah, attribution in the edit summary and on the talk page (with {{tl|copied}}) would be fine. ''']'''] 11:33, 27 January 2021 (UTC)
			I have a personally busy time coming up with Bach and some other guy called Handel and some other ''other'' guy called Telemann. Should be fun.
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			: Cheers back, to an opera by the Handel guy (]) which Telemann presented as Cleofida in Hamburg in 1732 adding marches he must have enjoyed writing. German recitatives. Never heard. Delightful. - You don't have to come to my page as long you have "story" in a box by me ;) - Our Bach endeavour will be ]!!! 5 May, - come over, plenty of trumpets in ] ;) --] (]) 20:23, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
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	: I like to ], and show a diferent one today ;) --] (]) 13:04, 19 January 2021 (UTC)
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			=== 12 years ===
			Dear Gerda, thanks for your greeting, which I warmly reciprocate. I have stepped back from wp for the past few months, partly because of pressures at home (caring for supercentenarian mother). But you rightly diagnose the local cause of inactivity and I will strive to take your precious advice to heart. Thanks for noticing, and very best wishes for 2024. So sorry about Seiji Ozawa. ] (]) 14:04, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you! - I thank Ozawa personally two (mostly) unforgettable matinees in ] (where children under 5 were not welcome for the concerts, but the dress rehearsals), of Haydn's '']'', choir all in white and singing from memory, "Und eine neue Welt" (And a new world) of unearthly lightness, and a Mozart piano concerto with ] (forgot which, forgot rest of the program) when all the birds under the roof of the Shed began chirping when the piano entered, and remember how she smiled. - I thank ] for a great ] at the same place, and could do so in person after a concert of Bruckner's Sixths, saying that I liked it very much (and it had been 12 years earlier), and he smiled and said "Ich auch". --] (]) 14:19, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
			::Uchida held us breathless at Snape Maltings a few years ago with a solo concert of the three final Beethoven sonatas. It seems somehow improper to comment on such a comprehensively personal and dynamically brilliant exposition, but we certainly felt the warmth of the pedalling building the whole conception. It was terrific Beethoven! Your mention of the chirping birds reminds me of an open air evening concert in the Forum in Rome back in 1977 - it was Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and every time the horns came in, all the wild cats that live in the Forum responded by yowling together in a loud chorus after a moment's delay. Whether they liked it or not I don't know, but it touched something in their souls, for the effect came back a couple of times as if it had been written into Sonata Form. Happy cats! ] (]) 01:27, 13 February 2024 (UTC)
			== Precious anniversary ==
	== The world needs more ''mensch'' ==
			Dear Gerda, it's such a pleasure to hear from you -- a most welcome antidote to the ambitions, rivalries, and animosities ubiquitous at Misplaced Pages as elsewhere in this human-inhabited world. ] (]) 07:13, 17 February 2024 (UTC)
	I see both sides, but you were right to . I only knew her through my watch list but I know she was a tireless and fair volunteer. Take care, ]] 13:43, 22 January 2021 (UTC)
	: thank you, feel understood, and even where I sowed some fruit of response could be enjoyed (because, as I explained to one per email: the message of saying nothing may be correct but is too ambiguous) - I never worked with her on an article, but saw her go and come back several times, and saw her contributions that can hardly be overrated --] (]) 13:52, 22 January 2021 (UTC)		: Such a nice thing to read when waking up! If you want to hear from me ], join ], and if you want to hear from me ] use {{tl|User Gerda Arendt/Top}} (which is easier). --] (]) 08:52, 17 February 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Jerome Kohl==		==DYK for Tamara Milashkina==
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			''']''',<br /> the first Soviet Russian ] trained at ],<br /> portrayed Russian characters<br /> with emotion and authenticity<br /> touring with the ]<br /> as Tchaikovsky's ] at the ]<br /> and as ] at the ].
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			--] (]) 08:17, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
			Listen to my next subject . --] (]) 10:38, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
	:This is wonderful. Well-deserved award. :)
	:Peace forever, Jerry. ] ] 00:47, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
	:: Friends, you made me cry.
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			:Moving ] (]) 16:20, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
			:Thanks for this treat! (How is it that you know what I like?) ] (]) 19:10, 20 February 2024 (UTC)
			::: You like what I like. Thank you for coming over. --] (]) 07:51, 21 February 2024 (UTC)
			: Thankyou for the Tchaikowsky "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt" (Nyet, tolko tot menya). You were lucky to hear such a performance live. I like the old Melodiya version by ] (his alluring measure and sweetness) but of course quite a different affair to your singer's noble account. Why is it (language aside) that Tchaikowsky's setting never really feels like Goethe? Is it Russian pessimism colliding with echt German Welt-angst? Do the Russian lyrics really render the same words? In the English versions, "None but the desolate" beats "None but the lonely heart", but both are entirely inadequate: you don't get that resonance of the desolate ''individual'' such as you also have in "Wer nie sein Brot mit Thränen aß..."] (]) 13:02, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
			::: (I saw her on stage but with ], and as Suzuki, Cherubino and Paolo.) I can't tell for the Russian, but know that some German words and probably concepts have no true expression in English, and "Sehnsucht" is one of them. Music, however, is much more internationally understood. --] (]) 13:31, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
			:: These came in response to my message:
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			:::: The image, taken on a cemetery last year after the funeral of a distant but dear family member, commemorates today, with thanks for their achievements, four subjects mentioned on the Main page and ], a friend here. Listen to ] (an article where ] is pictured), (whose performance on stage I enjoyed two days ago).
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			:: Yesterday I learned that a friend suddenly died; we both belonged to a group that traveled once a year for decades, and I remember her vivid talk last summer, same voice and sparkle as when we met. Her ] was ], sung by ]. --] (]) 08:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
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			:: The image pictures hope. --] (]) 08:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
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			:: ] --] (]) 08:41, 23 February 2024 (UTC)
			:: ] is her birthday. Once we went to ] together, after meeting for ]. --] (]) 08:07, 27 February 2024 (UTC)
			== Thank you ==
	... that ''']''',<br /> a music theorist of the ],<br /> was recognized internationally<br /> as an authority on the composer ],<br /> publishing a book on his<br /> '']'' in 2017?
			Thank you for all the work you do on Misplaced Pages, from ITN to all your contributions to various topics such as churches, women, and German articles. It is hard workers like you that help to improve the project, and are an inspiration to many who want to also continually improve the project as well. Cheers, ''atque supra''! ]]] 17:36, 21 February 2024 (UTC)
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			: It is a pleasure to expand knowledge, and double so when recognized, - thank you! --] (]) 18:27, 21 February 2024 (UTC)
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	:: I looked up to Jerome from the day he came in my life (in 2009, telling me that was a eliable source said about Stockhausen was wrong, - it's still on the talk of ], my second article), and I imagine our conversations - thoughtful, on a meadow - as pictured, in the spirit of Stockhausen's wonderful titles: ], ], ], ] ... We never met. We edit-warred over ] and ], but always with respect. (If you want a tedious task, change the now deprecated parenthetical references, in hundreds of articles.) We worked together on many other. He thanked me for links to performers of Stockhausen's music, and I tried to mention their relation to the composer on the Main page, see ] (intentionally in memory), and before.
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	:: Jerome remains an inspiration, for the world. I will remember what ] (about ] and ] who died within a few weeks in 2011, and Stockhausen had just acknowledged WW for a memorial book): "I hope that they have met again in the beyond and are making joyous music together." --] (]) 07:50, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, blushing, - I try, look above. --] (]) 08:40, 22 February 2024 (UTC)
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	:::A beautiful bouquet of flowers to celebrate the memory of a special person. Well done Gerda. ]&#124;] 17:16, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
			please continue to leave messages at my talk page where you are always welcome. I may not respond every time but I do follow the links. Your messages are uplifting and encouraging. You are PRECIOUS to me. --]] 18:32, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
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			: I love that, thank you for the unexpected visit: I thought you were gone for weeks --] (]) 18:37, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
			:: I can never tell. I may be able to log in for days in a row and then be away for weeks. I was off for a week and came back for several days and was gone again for several more recently. I will have to take a couple of weeks in March at the very least. --]] 18:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)
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			The flowers photographed last year on the island of Madeira became a symbol for missing ]. They are connected to another stay on the island. --] (]) 18:41, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
			== Easter ==
			for Easter hooks? ] (]) 23:20, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you for asking. No, sorry, not this year. I have four nominations for people who recently died, two are open, - that kept me busy. What I wanted was Bach's ] for OTD tomorrow, first performed on Good Friday 1724, but I was reverted claiming that OTD can't go by feast but only by date, so it would have to be 7 April. Impossible. --] (]) 23:27, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
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			... that on Good Friday 2020,<br /> ''']'''<br /> sang all roles in a chamber arrangement of<br /> <big><big>Bach's ],</big></big><br /> composed for Good Friday 1724,<br /> broadcast live from ].
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			I remember listening to the performance live, early in the lockdown, the festival cancelled when it had be scheduled to be performed ... He has it in #2 in , preceded by ]. - He will sing Bach with us in May, ]. --] (]) 08:18, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
			I listen now on radio to the St John Passion from the ], with the ], Evangelist beginning, - , . - I uploaded ], beginning with a "bloody" morning sky and ending with a procession of a figure of Jesus carrying the Cross, with a wind band and drums. --] (]) 19:22, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
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			For Easter 1724,<br /> his first as ] in Leipzig,<br /> ] revived<br /> <big>''']'''</big>,<br />(Christ lay in death's bonds)<br /> BWV 4,<br /> a ]<br /> he had composed in his twenties,<br /> using in all seven movements<br /> the words and tune<br /> of Luther's 1524 ].
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			Remembering Easter 300 years ago continues: Bach revived for for his first Easter as ] in Leipzig a masterpiece from his early career, his first chorale cantata, and how different from those to come a few weeks after this. - Per chance, I received the YouTube link today from the conductor who just uploaded it to mark the occasion. I sang with the Idsteiner Solisten several times but not in that performance. You can follow the music! - I also uploaded more images, from a tropical garden and a famous nearby church. Happy Easter! --] (]) 19:55, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
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			... and the following day, Leipzig could listen to "exhilarating" music which we performed in 2000, with great joy. --] (]) 13:55, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
			=== Happy Easter! ===
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Happy Easter to a fine editor! May you have a kind and joyful Paschaltide! ~ ] (]) 23:19, 31 March 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, and also to you! --] (]) 07:24, 1 April 2024 (UTC)
			== A barnstar for you! ==
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | There is no such thing as enough praise for how much you contribute to the community on wiki. May you always go to bed smiling and may you always wake rested, for the world is better just for having you in it. — ♠ ] <sup>( ] / ] ) </sup> &#8258; <small> ]. </small> ♠ 19:00, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, lovely! - I confess that I hoped to see ] recognised for recent deaths, - everybody: please see if you could support that, ]. --] (]) 19:09, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
			=== 9 April ===
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			| Rainer
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			* ]: Psalm 150
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			* Du wirst den Tod in uns wandeln in Licht
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			| ]: Maria's City
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			This was the music and ] section on 9 April: arms raised, while ] was remembered and Hildegard of Bingen's ] reflected, - joy to the world! We see the "rock abbot" with his band, a church designed by some of the handicapped using it, and the ] led by the inspiring ]. Don't miss the Halleluja video ;) --] (]) 06:18, 10 April 2024 (UTC)
			== A barnstar for you! ==
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | You are a ]! <span style="text-shadow:#396 0.2em 0.2em 0.5em; class=texhtml">] (])</span> 14:39, 10 April 2024 (UTC)
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			Thank you, I had to look it up, though (while I had met Dobostorte in Budapest). Listening to Marian Anderson's "Tremble" yesterday was a revelation I wanted to share. --] (]) 14:45, 10 April 2024 (UTC)
			== "Not dead, but very wet" ==
			Dear Gerda, Thankyou for your several kind and cheerful messages over the past couple of months. In case you are wondering, I have not slipped off this mortal coil, at least not yet, but have for various reasons given myself a rest from wp. For one thing I am terribly busy with my supercentenarian Mum whose daily needs for attention are many - for another, I have a progressing series of ailments of my own, including Parkinson's, which keep me feeling fairly grotty - but, most influentially, since my last editing efforts, I have a sense of complete futility at editing here when confronted with the sort of criticisms and condescension which provoked my last long reply on my talk page. I haven't got the stomach to rise to the bait. However I am still here and still watching. ] (]) 08:20, 19 April 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, and no, I grant every friend long silences ;) - best wishes for you and your mother! Please keep reading - I provide my daily stories thinking of people like you. I was in ] (with trailer), - in 2018 DYK made that possible, but 2024 is a different troupe. I carry my load of condescension (see above) but it doesn't keep me from proclaiming the miracle that music is. --] (]) 08:28, 19 April 2024 (UTC)
			==DYK for Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine==
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	in the 2021 series '''courage''' --] (]) 11:21, 31 January 2021 (UTC)
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	==DYK for Stonecrop Gardens==		==DYK for Liviu Holender==
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			:Another singer at DYK, and an excellent one at that! I find the subject of the hook interesting, even if it did require an extensive fight. The anti-opera DYK reviewers are quick to the draw... ] (]) <small>(])</small> <small style="font-size:66%;">(])</small> <small style="font-size:45%;">(])</small> 01:05, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
			:: Thank you! In the end, we have a hook with five composers! The opera by a composer banned by the Nazis appeared with ] who will sing her songs on 28 May. --] (]) 06:47, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
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	Great memories! - in the 2021 series '''garden''' --] (]) 11:21, 31 January 2021 (UTC)
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	Enjoy this ] 05:23, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
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	: You are my capital voice ;) ... and Knabe's voice for environment and peace should stay CAPITAL. DYK that he joined the young demonstrating for ] with a sign "Opa for future - you are not alone"? --] (]) 07:36, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
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	::Sorry, what is ''Opa''? ] 15:13, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
			This was the story. I am happy that all six composers mentioned, even the unlinked Verdi, received views around 1k or higher. I believe that it is a myth that our audience isn't interested in such things. Thanks to ] who bravely approved the hook.
	::: I don't know. We are told on DYK to make people curious. It's a word for grandfather, as daddy is for father, so what is it? --] (]) 16:35, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
	::::So, not Minister of Defense ] — gotcha! That would be quite weird, because she seems to be pretty out there, about ''anything...'' ] 18:16, 2 February 2021 (UTC)
			As it happens, ] is about singing in defiance ;) - look and listen! - Ten years ago, I worded the hook that appeared OTD, and I quoted from the hymn - together with a pointer to ] - already in ], in the same mood of singing in defiance. I still stand and sing. --] (]) 07:57, 23 May 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Schloss Freudenberg==
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	one of my places --] (]) 13:34, 3 February 2021 (UTC)
	=== Congratulations ===		== 1 June ==
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	Your DYK hook about ] and its ''Dunkebar'' drew 6,352 page views (529 per hour) while on the Main Page. It is the one of most viewed hooks so far during the month of February and has earned a place on the ]. Keep up the great work! ] (]) 10:36, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
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			Today's TFA is ], written by Vami_IV. I miss lines such as (from the ])
			: I gave the lead a can of spinach and it seems to have bulked up pretty good. ... &ndash;]] 18:17, 3 November 2018 (UTC)
			The ] begins there today, and looking for a sample, I found , for peace, ] from Ukraine conducting Mozart's ], with pianist Iddo Bar-Shai from Israel, and Mahler's ]. Better than words. ]. ] (]) 09:59, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
			== Your ] nomination of ] ==
			The article ] you nominated as a ] has passed ]; see ] for comments about the article, and ] for the nomination. Well done! If the article is ] in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can ] within the next seven days.<!-- Template:GANotice result=pass --> <!-- Template:GANotice --> <small>Message delivered by ], on behalf of ]</small> -- ] (]) 21:04, 4 June 2024 (UTC)
			== What a day… ==
			You're truly a gem, wow! The warmth and generosity you bring to Misplaced Pages oozes through every interaction I see you're involved, even though we haven't spoken directly. Your encouraging words to others are a beacon that guides and inspires me in this project. Your presence here is a lifeline, truly. Keep shining your light – it's making a difference. Warmest regards, ] (]) 20:11, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
			: blushing - thank you, nice to meet you! --] (]) 20:14, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
			::Same here! ] (]) 20:35, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Spiel nicht mit den Schmuddelkindern==		==DYK for Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg)==
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			The hook was changed to mention at least the title. It's still without any hint at the character of work. Read, listen find out. ] (]) 11:14, 1 July 2024 (UTC)
			=== July ===
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			2 July, Visitation, was the 300th anniversary of Bach's chorale cantata on a Gregorian chant (a contradiction in terms but he made it work), ].
			3 July is the birthday of ], and I'm happy I had ]. It's also the birthday of ], and I uploaded pics from his family's album ]. -- ] (]) 19:09, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Pueblo pottery==
			: (copied from the talk of the user who brought Janáček to GA.)
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			:Hi ] . I scrolled through your page of stories and I must say ... your choice, variety and variability of topics, overall beauty and aesthetic of your contributions is so close to my heart like nothing else on Misplaced Pages. I'm sending you from ], it's performed by lesser known but excellent ], who connects very well the lyrical expression and urgent or maybe even anxious rhythmical contradiction present in many of Janáček's works in one moment. Enjoy and ... be well. ] (] / ]) 08:42, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
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			:: blushing - thank you for understanding! I listened with joy! The closest I came to Janáček was singing the ] in choir, understanding how his music is language-driven and so expressive. Seeing the ] (not cunning, not little) in Munich was also great. - I added a few images, - keep looking at story music places, - for example today's music matching the Italian tenor of the story. --] (]) 09:38, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
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	|text = ] On ], ''']''' was updated with a fact from the article ''''']''''', which you recently nominated. The fact was ''... that ''']''' ''(example pictured)'' has been created by ] and their antecedents in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico for almost two thousand years?'' {{#if: |The nomination discussion and review may be seen at ].|{{#ifexist:Template:Did you know nominations/Pueblo pottery|The nomination discussion and review may be seen at ].|{{#ifexist:Template talk:Did you know/Pueblo pottery|The nomination discussion and review may be seen at ].}} }} }} You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page <small>(], )</small>, and it may be added to ] if it received over 400 views per hour. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the ].
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	* ], that's a lovely article, - a first that I display the image for an article I only nominated. Thank you for what you said to Flyer22. --] (]) 07:50, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
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	Note to self, - thank you ]! --] (]) 08:50, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
			== WiG Editathon Barnstar ==
	== Interested in Music of Sudan? ==
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	Dear Gerda, as you already have enjoyed reading my article on the literature of Sudan, you might perhaps also be able to review my article about the ] for GA status? It has been waiting for a reviewer since Sep 2nd, and even though I am in no hurry, I certainly would love to get your feedback. - It's not about European music, for sure, ;) but I suspect you might also be interested in the fascinating music of Sudan. And if you should have other priorities on your busy schedule, I certainly would understand that, too. Viele Grüße, ] (]) 15:13, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
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	: I will certainly read it, interested, but - being not a native speaker - don't do GA reviews. Perhaps one of my visitors will pick it up. --] (]) 15:17, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
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	:: Thanks for both your quick reactions this afternoon. I didn't know about the restriction for GA reviewers and hope, somebody will be ready for the task soon... - And just read Pueblo pottery. - Amazing wealth of material, as it is a topic of American cultural history. I was especially interested in the paragraph Decontextualization, looting and black market trade, as it relates to my article about the ] - which is also available in German. And finally, I thoroughly enjoyed your article on the Schmuddelkinder, which makes me reminisce about my days as a student in Freiburg i.Br. in the 70s! ] (]) 16:09, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
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	::: I spent a memorable day there then, - funny to think we might have met ;) - ], I hope you watch here. (Netherzone wrote the pottery article, I was just the nominator.) --] (]) 16:21, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
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	:::: Thank you for the heads-up ping. I will watch to see how things unfold. ] (]) 16:27, 7 February 2021 (UTC)
			|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Thank you so much for contributing to ], with your successful GA nominations of ] and ]. Excellent work! Best wishes --] (]) 11:39, 3 July 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you! --] (]) 06:49, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
			=== Your ] nomination of ] ===
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			: Thank you for the review, ], I learned a lot! --] (]) 06:49, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
			== A barnstar for you! ==
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | As you probably sensed from watching my page, I had a slightly contentious June and July on here, but your thread helped keep me centered, cheerful, and feeling like I really belonged here throughout. I read and listen to everything you send me, so I apologize if my trouble responding comes off as disinterest—quite the contrary. Thank you very much for being a role model! ]] 02:17, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
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			: blushing: thank you! --] (]) 06:11, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
			== A kitten for… ==
			]
			… dear fellow bach-lover! I would also like to share some insightful letters from Lenny entitled “THE MUSIC OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH”: https://crowd.loc.gov/campaigns/bernstein/education/2023778749/2023778749-1/. Indeed we shall work hard make sure people have equal and easy access to bach (and all great works).
			] (]) 09:09, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, - one cantata on the Main page right now ;) - also three people who made music, a baritone, a violinist and a composer - look around! --] (]) 13:14, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
			==Happy 15th First Edit Day!==
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			<span id="The_Herald:1722577334892:User_talkFTTCLNGerda_Arendt" class="FTTCmt">—&nbsp;] (]) 05:42, 2 August 2024 (UTC)</span>¡
			: Thank you both, - a nice reminder of the day I remember well, when I found a friend's name as a red link and began ], deleted within minutes ;) - I feel grown up since, and want to mark the day by a FAC for ], and a GAN for ] approaching its 300th anniversary. The Main page is graced by three musicians whose articles I improved (at least ]). If you want to celebrate with me, read their articles, or any listed on top of this page ;) --] (]) 09:16, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
			:: Congratulation, Gerda. ] (]) 10:51, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
			::: Thank you, also for improving articles together! --] (]) 10:59, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
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	== pretiosus ==
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	Thankyou for my precious birthday card. It must keep you monstrously busy sending them out. However as I was one of the early ones I hold it as a high honour and hope to have many happy returns! The jewel reminds me of one of the faces on the Sutton Hoo whetstone, a subject with which I once had something to do before ever I was Eebahgum - but that was long ago, now my inspiration is a song... "O wüsst' ich doch den Weg zurück..."; but, "Vorbei sind die Kinderspiele, Und alles rollt vorbei - Das Geld und die Welt und die Zeiten..." - though, while you keep us all connected, there is still a bit of "Glauben und Lieb' und Treu" - ! Thanks for that. ] (]) 01:37, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
			* TFA ]] <small>(reviewed)</small>
	: ], thank you, blushing. - The cards keep me busy but sending is my ''pleasant'' morning exercise, thinking of how much there is to be thankful for. It's almost a selfish thing, making my day better. I had to stop making the jewel larger, and possibly ten will be the end, perhaps asking people to give more reminders to themslves (as I did two days ago).
			* RD ]
	: DYK that I just had ] exposed here? Today: an alto singer who is pictured in my 2021 infobox, ], ] (Part VI of course but the article is not yet developed), I was in ]. She sang ] for ], and I heard her three times recently at another great place, taking pictures twice, and ]. Music will survive us ;) --] (]) 07:49, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
			*: ]
	:: Just think - and today is riddle-day for Trumpelstiltskin, too! ] (]) 08:35, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
			*: ]
	::: lol ;) --] (]) 08:38, 9 February 2021 (UTC)
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			yesterday's program --] (]) 06:10, 3 August 2024 (UTC)
			... and ] is the 15th anniversary of my first DYK. --] (]) 07:22, 22 August 2024 (UTC)
			== DYK for Sarah Gibson (composer) ==
	==DYK for Innisfree Garden==
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			Thank you for creating this article memorializing a composer and congratulations for a very speedy and timely DYK. — ] 17:49, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, ], it feels good to be understood. --] (]) 20:43, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
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			''']''',<br /> who formed the piano duo<br /> ] with ],<br /> composed ''warp & weft'' for large orchestra,<br /> inspired by the art of ]<br /> and scheduled for the ].
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			== A barnstar for you! ==
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			Thank you, blushing again! You have an amazing way to look and phrase, thank you for that also! --] (]) 07:55, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
			:Your words light up my day! Thank you for the sweet compliment. '''Blushing''' right back at you! ] (]) 08:03, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
			== ITN recognition for ] ==
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			It's nice that he gets exposure - after having worked on the article for days - without me calling for attention ;) - Thanks to ] for professional additions (and trimming)! - Today is also the (liturgical) day of remembering ] (for which I had no time because of the other) but also the ], dedicated by Monteverdi to the Pope 1 September. --] (]) 15:01, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
	topic of the year, sad that the image was not taken --] (]) 12:15, 11 February 2021 (UTC)
			:Hi Gerda, could you hold off an a GAN until I get a chance to expand the music section? Also, it looks like the template wasn't processed on the talk page anyways. '''<span style="font-family:Lucida;">]]</span>''' 21:51, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
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			:: Thank you for planning to do more! Normally it takes months until a GA gets reviewed, - will that be long enough? I guess with an expanded music section, we might even go for FA (but shouldn't bother a GA reviewer with too much detail). - Goehr is still on the Main page, so whatever bits you would add ''today'' have a chance to be seen by more people. Raising interest was the key motivation for the nomination ;) (I made a typo but fixed it, as explained. I can hold it off tomorrow if you think that is better.) - He deserves more attention. Compared to others, it was low when he died, got higher with the obits, but was (4k+) moderate yesterday. Tomorrow will be ]'s 200 birthday, followed by ]'s 150th on 13 September. --] (]) 05:18, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
			== Arnold Schoenberg 150 ==
	==Thank you==
	Thank you, Gerda, for your well wishes. -- ] </sup></span>]] 22:19, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
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	: Thank you for the visit, and look around for music ;) --] (]) 22:32, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
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			''']'''<br /> recorded the role of ] in<br /> ''']'''{{'}}s opera '']''<br /> with both ] and ].<br /> <br /> ]
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			in memory -- ] (]) 05:50, 13 September 2024 (UTC)
			== ITN recognition for ] ==
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			== Your ] nomination of ] ==
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			== A kitten for you! ==
			]
			I found this cute thing while walking the other day, I thought you'd like it!
			I've started Bible college a couple weeks ago and one of the assigned readings, '''' by ] really spoke to me, and reminded me of you, actually. I'm not too sure what your beliefs are exactly, but it should not matter in this context; it's all about Jesus here.
			] <span style="color:#F40">•</span> ] 13:26, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, lovely! - share with ]! - ] is my song of defiance ;) --] (]) 13:31, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
			==Some September music==
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			* Vocal compositions
			* by ]
			* and improvisation on organ and piano
			* Lieselotte Fink
			* Franz Fink, Harald Eggert (keyboards)
			* Laurenz Theinert (Visual Piano)
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			Some composers who wrote the summary of their life's work. --] (]) 09:36, 3 October 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Arik Brauer==		==DYK for Maryvonne Le Dizès==
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			Glad that she was accepted for DYK, after a struggle you may want to study. My ] is different because I ] after she died. --] (]) 09:36, 3 October 2024 (UTC)
	=== Congratulations ===
			== Pulling out the stops ==
	Your DYK hook about ] and his wide-ranging artistic accomplishments drew page views (514 per hour) while on the Main Page. It is one of the most viewed hooks so far during the month of February and has earned a place on the ]. Keep up the great work! ] (]) 14:13, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
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			: That's great. Like what was ]. - Today is our harvest festival, let's harvest music and images and joy! --] (]) 06:27, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
			::Frohe Erntedankfest! ] (]) 21:43, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
			:: Gerda, I think that's the best photo you've ever taken! I'm so jealous... ] (]) 22:18, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
			::: The image is from ], improvisations on ], on pulled-out stops and other keyboards with improvised light images, and I love the green rays as an expression of Hildegard's Grünkraft and of hope. I could have taken a pic every second. --] (]) 09:38, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
			::::You're such a resource! I just downloaded ]'s ''Guitar Ladies'' (2016) and ''Guitar Divas'' (2023). The cover art for ''Guitar Divas'' is risqué! I am so sorry she died. ] (]) 20:43, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
			::::Wow, that is stunning. Wish I could have experienced that. Okay, okay, need to visit Germany :) ] ] 22:24, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
			::::: That may not happen ever again, - it seemed like out of this world. I'm sure Hildegard would have loved it. - But, yes, come and tell me. Plan to visit the ] and ], . --] (]) 07:43, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
			== ITN recognition for ] ==
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			Great life story! --] (]) 09:40, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
			== Bronze W Award ==
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Congratulations! You have been awarded the ] for your contributions to each long-time section of the ]: a ] at ] and 5 articles listed at ]. Your contributions to Misplaced Pages put you in a class of prolific, highly skilled editors. <span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:#fff;border:2px dashed#69c73e">] - ]</span> 01:56, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
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			You can show the award by using ].
			: Thank you ]. You {{diff|Misplaced Pages:W_Awards|1250376146||picked}} my favourite FA, my ] (which was written to large parts by a banned user, not me, and long ago) and DYK such as ] who was threatened with deletion, and four other opera singers, - a topic ] on the Main page ;) - Did you know that I feel that I never had as few DYK nominations as this year? Why does it say "all sections of the Main page", but omits ITN (RD) and OTD where I am more active? Just some question. Thank you, I'll post it at ]. --] (]) 08:47, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
			::I tried to see if you qualified for the Golden W but you don’t have any FPs that’s been on POTD sadly. <span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:#fff;border:2px dashed#69c73e">] - ]</span> 10:22, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
			::: Thank you. I ] but they said the photographer was not welcome, which ended my career there. How about making awards for ITN and OTD? there are five corners in the star, and if 2 and 3 qualify, 4 might also, no? --] (]) 10:25, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
			::::This is a great point, but ITN may get phased out so I am going to wait until the RfC is over. <span style="font-family:Arial;background-color:#fff;border:2px dashed#69c73e">] - ]</span> 13:46, 10 October 2024 (UTC)
			== A barnstar for you ==
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	|style="vertical-align: top; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Thank you for your extraordinary work on Misplaced Pages and especially for your recognitions and encouragement over the years. All of it is indeed precious. --] (]) 13:34, 19 February 2021 (UTC)		|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | This is for your tireless contributions. ] (]) 15:31, 14 October 2024 (UTC)
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	: Thank you for coming over. I remember how you helped me through a rough start in a foreign language environment, and am always please when I see your recognizable name on my watchlist. --] (]) 07:18, 20 February 2021 (UTC)		: thank you ;) --] (]) 15:33, 14 October 2024 (UTC)
			=== Huge Congrats on 350k Edits, Gerda! ===
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	== You are amazing ==
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Hey Gerda,
	|Thank you for your tireless contributions to ],<br/> and for your tireless contributions in keeping readers informed.<br/>
			Wow, 350,000 edits! That’s such an incredible milestone! Your dedication and contributions inspire so many of us in the Misplaced Pages community. In fact, thanks to your inspiration, I just created my first article yesterday: ]! Your passion really motivates others to keep improving the platform. Keep up the amazing work, and here’s to even more wiki adventures! ] (]) 10:31, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
	Your efforts are like a ]; a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra.<br/>
	I believe my choice of images is the picture that speaks 1000 words.<br/>
	<small>] ] ] 12:11, 21 February 2021 (UTC)</small>
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	: Thank you, lovely, blushing moar - will go to blushing! --] (]) 12:13, 21 February 2021 (UTC)		* Congratulations, Gerda. '''Unlike mine''' most of your edits are nit jost collecting yur own spilling mostikes. ] (]) 10:39, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
			* Congratulations. In fact, you are number 99 with 375,040 edits. ] ] (]) 13:30, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
	::Yes Gerda, you "really put the ] into ]"! (And yes, I've often seen my role as very much like ]. Only joking! ] (]) 14:53, 22 February 2021 (UTC)
			*:: thank you, all - I never looked at that list ;) --] (]) 06:03, 17 October 2024 (UTC)
			== Your ] nomination of ] ==
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	... that a church's 1510<br /> ''']''' declares:<br /><br /> "Justice suffered in great need.<br /> Truth is slain dead.<br /> Faith has lost the battle"?
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	: I worded the above in 2015 as a comment to my arbcom case, 2013, remember? Now a ] is taken there, and I seem to have language difficulties to even see a problem. ... Drmies, we have this premature arbcase request where the step of personal approach was left out, and going to AN would mean about the same, no? ...
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			Thank you, ], made my day! Today's Main page has three people from my sad list, and ] where I made minor improvements and got the better pic in, but it also features a TFA mostly written by a friend, a DYK section mentioning five women (one called Gerda), the OTD section a composition, and the TFP a pic from an opera: thanks to all! Time to write about a composition, and to thank more individually. --] (]) 07:44, 28 October 2024 (UTC)
	: Regarding my troubles with arbcom: I like ] declared GA. This would not have been possible in the days we better forget. The opera sideboxes - which should have been the ''only'' topic in the arbcase - are ]. I often said that the ultimate wisdom on arbitration was given ], and the ultimate ten rules (including choosing your battles) ]. Can't be repeated too much. I choose not to go to the current arb case request, feeling sorry for the waste of time of all involved: all respected '']''. --] (]) 08:58, 24 February 2021 (UTC)		And then I learned that ] died. I saw him in the service ], which was held up for several minutes for him to arrive, assisted by two people. - I didn't take a pic inside because I was late myself, - ] of the place partly decorated by disabled people. He always sat second row far right. I was left, fifth or so row. He looked attentive throughout, ] (recorded). A blessed soul, I am sure. --] (]) 13:15, 28 October 2024 (UTC)
			:Gerda, you forgot to nominate Franz Kamphaus for RD. ] (]) 16:51, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
			:: Forgot?? - Now, but I didn't want "him" to push out one of the three still there. He was always humble, no rush. Let Reuter come first! Thank you for what you added there, - great job! I was afraid I had to do it! --] (]) 16:54, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
			another rich day, same people remembered, great life stories --] (]) 07:02, 29 October 2024 (UTC)
			... and another: Reformation Day and most of those mentioned above still remembered on the Main page - I'll look at the Botanical Garden again ;) --] (]) 07:46, 31 October 2024 (UTC)
	== DYK for Wilhelm Knabe ==
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			== ITN recognition for ] ==
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	: for future - thank you for the update, Mandarax! --] (]) 07:01, 26 February 2021 (UTC)		I wrote the article of ], bishop of Limburg from 1982 to 2007, a person I had always admired, as a translation, in 2014, when I noticed that his successor had an article in English but not this modest person. As you can read above, I saw him last a month ago when he attentively followed a service, pictured below. --] (]) 08:16, 3 November 2024 (UTC)
			The other pic shows my view (in rehearsal) when we recently performed Haydn's Stabat Mater at Limburg Cathedral where he was bishop. --] (]) 22:32, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
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			Yesterday was ] in the monthly series that he always attended. They had a rose and a candle on the seat where he always sat, and didn't change the program because he would have liked it: with Rhein-Main-Brass, the first after the COVID19 pandemic with a concert before. The ensemble (2 trumpets, trombone, tuba) played classical and entertaining music in the concert, and folk songs, including "my" ], in the service with the topic "Seasons", reflecting the seasons of the year and the seasons of life. --] (]) 22:19, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
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			I uploaded now ]: golden, flowers, birds, Mary. --] (]) 18:50, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
			==FA opera help==
			Dear Gerda,
			I hope life is treating you well.
			I was thinking it would be nice to have another modern opera as an FA, I think at the moment it is possibly only ]. However, I don't have experience with getting articles to FA status. Having read plenty of your articles over the years; and noticing you were on a list of mentors for FAC, I thought you might be able to help; or give some advice, or signpost me elsewhere. There are two short good articles ] and ] that I was thinking about developing further; though they have a long way to go I'm sure. I would also be interested in improving an article I haven't edited yet, like ].
			] (]) 11:26, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
			: Good ideas. I'm pretty busy, but can help looking. Sourcing Akhnaten more might be the best short-term goal ;) - Fire seems to have been liked more than Grounded, which can be a reason to prefer it for the next, or not. Thank you for what you put into them already, - watched them grow with pleasure. --] (]) 11:45, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
			::Thanks! Sure, I'll have a look at improving Akhnaten for now. Quite a big roles table in that article; possibly needs cutting to just the premiere, but feels destructive :( ] (]) 12:22, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
			::: The role table is sourced, and whatever you feel is too much could go to the talk. You could also split the tabel into premiere, with all roles), and (some) later performances with only the major roles. --] (]) 12:34, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
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			A remarkable woman! She's already off the Main page, - would have been so fitting on 11 November, a day when many remember war victims. I didn't want to write her story yesterday which was a day of singing with my church choir on a private anniversary. In ], I matched that to a choir singing in resistance to war (in 2022) at the same location, and Reger's '']'' (which isn't a Requiem) composed in memory of the victims of the First World War in 1915. - If you have little time, look at Riffaud's pic, supplied - as many others - by ]. With a bit more time, watch ] (some authentic, some from film). If you have still more time, listen to ] singing, a chamber choir with only two women singers (both alto) then, because the others had to stay with their families while their husbands served in the war. With plenty of time, also listen to Reger's ''Soul, forget them not'', first sung by the solo alto (17 minutes). --] (]) 14:47, 11 November 2024 (UTC)
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			==Pflaumentoffel==
			Hello, Gerda! I have made a draft for ]. I am not great with German sources. Perhaps you are interested? It would be a wonderful Christmas DYK. Best, ] (]) 19:51, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
			== Re: Update ==
			Hello, I hope you are having a good time and reaching for the ultimate in ''waldeinsamkeit''. I am leaving you a note to inform you that I haven't forgotten about the update, but going forward, I will be doing much later, similar to the time you were doing it before. Schöne Ferien! ] (]) 22:40, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you from Teresina. Depending on my stamina - longest travel in years - I`ll prepare Barbara Aland soon - or not, then feel free to tell something about her. 16 Nov should stay from last year, then the soprano and the poet from my talk today. --] (]) 22:53, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
			::I was updating, and then it said "edit conflict". Look who showed up! I hope you are enjoying yourself. ] (]) 09:04, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
			:::And stay away from the Supreme Court! Not a good time to present your case... ] (]) 09:06, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
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			:I think that's too little about a singular woman. I wanted to prevent a hook like that, but due to travel and mourning I missed it. -- ] (]) 11:41, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
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	Thank ] for ], ], and the precious anniversary template that I use every day. I heard my ] yesterday, and ] (I will not let you go ...) - dance music for a funeral - but let go. --] (]) 07:01, 1 March 2021 (UTC)
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	: March, march. women ;) --] (]) 07:24, 2 March 2021 (UTC)		As for the ballerina above, that seems too little, discussion at ]. The music for Requiem ís listed above, with a link in my story. --] (]) 09:24, 20 November 2024 (UTC)
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			Another year of tribute to Benjamin Britten on his birthday on Saint Cecilia's day, patron saint of music, - see my story. --] (]) 16:29, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
			== Mentoring for FAC ==
			Hi, I'm contacting you because I noticed your username is listed at ] and I am interested in nominating a FAC but have never done so in the past. I'm contacting several people listed as FA mentors so if you are busy that is okay. The article is ], a parasitic brain disease. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration! ]] <sup>(])</sup> 21:59, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
			:I am interested but you will need patience, - travel and more, just look around. --] (]) 22:11, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
			::Sounds good thank you. I appreciate that you are busy but if you have time I would love to hear any feedback you have. Have fun with your travels! ]] <sup>(])</sup> 22:15, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
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			I like the hook, for a welcome change. It connects nicely to one for Liviu Holender that I gave the arbitration candidates to think about. - I'm packing for the return trip, and will be available only when making the connection. Plenty of pics to come! --] (]) 12:14, 25 November 2024 (UTC)
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			Did this discussion ever take place? If so, can you help me find it? ] (]) 03:01, 28 November 2024 (UTC)
			: No, it never happened (although I have asked candidates for arbitration year after year, look at this year's announcement above), but for me, the ] was it, where all the standard opposing points (usually 10) were defeated (again), this time by Voceditenore (again, but there were others also). - I think that project composers, where it all began with the RfC of 2010 (that I helped you to find) would be the proper location. Did you know that Worm That Turned (who wrote the infoboxes case) established the consensus for Beethoven, and Brian Boulton the one for Chopin? - Happy thanksgiving! I have other things on my mind today than boxes: people ;) - I am ] for travel experiences and will upload images, - keep looking. --] (]) 07:59, 28 November 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you Moxy. We sang ] at today's funeral, and it was good. I uploaded the second day of vacation pics. --] (]) 20:51, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
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			A new month, beginning with rich music to express sadness and happiness. --] (]) 21:40, 1 December 2024 (UTC)
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			Today is the last day for the election of arbitrators. In the context of what I wrote above, it's of low interest to me. I asked all candidates a question, and found one so far who looked into the matter and didn't stay at the surface, ]. Thiele was a composer, one of his pieces was called Kafka-Gesänge, and you can listen (click on story). ] came to my mind ] in 2013. A compromise was tried by Brianboulton right then for his featured article ], another was implemented by Worm That Turned as the community consensus for ] 2015. Why don't we follow that path? --] (]) 08:18, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
	''''']''''' is an ] in four acts which ] set to a ] by the team of ] and ], based on ]. When it was first performed by the ] in Paris on 3 March 1875, its breaking of conventions shocked and scandalized its first audiences.
			In 2020, my other model, ], responded to a question for ] (who died OTD in 1990), still on the article talk. Thiele was described as passionate, generous and inspiring, - so was that response. --] (]) 08:33, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
	The opera was originally written with musical numbers and spoken dialogue. Set in southern Spain, it tells of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the fiery ] Carmen, and finally kills her in a jealous rage. The depictions of proletarian life, immorality, and lawlessness broke new ground in French opera. Bizet died suddenly after the 33rd performance, unaware that the work would achieve international acclaim within the following ten years. ''Carmen'' has become one of the most frequently performed operas, with the "]" and the "]" among the best known of all operatic arias. The music has been acclaimed for its brilliance of melody, harmony, atmosphere and orchestration, and for Bizet's skill in expressing the emotions and suffering of his characters.
			We'll ], double choir, in a service. --] (]) 11:55, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
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	"... in expressing the emotions and suffering of his characters" - worded admirably by ], and the apt image added by ] - great teamwork! --] (]) 07:57, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
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			In the spirit of September recommendations:
			* {{y}} ]: needs attention on ] --] (]) 21:39, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
			* {{y}} ] now --] (]) 13:29, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
			* I need help with Bach's chorale cantatas for the season, ]. --] (]) 07:59, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			== ] Infobox RFC ==
			I am not the proponent for an infobox. I have only prepared the infobox RFC for {{noping|Trumpetrep}}, who is the originator of the infobox. I prepared the RFC after Trumpetrep filed a ] that no one else responded to. I am neutral. ] (]) 17:06, 2 December 2024 (UTC)<!-- proposal commented out now that something like it is in the article
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			: Do you see, though, that the proposal will not even get my support. I give you a proposal based on Mozart. Common name on top, no burial information, only relatives with articles, only major occupations, list of works rather than someone's personal selection, no painter of portrait. --] (]) 18:15, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
			::Please do not discuss with me. You may either discuss with Trumpetrep or discuss in the RFC. You may include an alternate infobox in the RFC discussion. Or you can discuss in the ] thread, because I haven't closed it yet. ] (]) 19:54, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
			::: I said in the RfC that I'd go for the Mozart model, before I even proposed it here. There is no room for me in the RfC, in more than one sense. ], do you understand? I go travel again, with limited availability. --] (]) 21:36, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
			::::I don't really understand what the issue is with the format of the infobox. The Request for Comment is a categorical one about whether or not the article should have an infobox. What is in the infobox can obviously be edited to align with Mozart's or whomever's. And for the record, this is the infobox that ] added to the article.] (]) 21:41, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
			::::: I'm on my way to bed, sorry. In my first entry here, I explained what ''needs'' to be changed. The current one will not be accepted. Individual parameters can be discussed and possibly added. As it stands, the RfC doesn't ask if ''an'' infobox should be there, but if ''the particular one'' should be there. No from me. You ''have to have'' the common name on top, not the full name, for example. --] (]) 21:47, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
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			]'s birthday - also a good example. Someone who is not me better changes the proposal or it will fail. --] (]) 08:56, 3 December 2024 (UTC)
			:Okay, I have provided a copy of the infobox that matches Mozart's and addresses the concerns you spelled out here. It seemed wrong to replace the one Robert provided at the top of the Request for Comment. So, I put it in the discussion section. That's part of the ongoing issue here. There isn't a clear way to proceed, and when people ask for help, they don't get clear answers. ] (]) 20:27, 3 December 2024 (UTC)
			:: Thank you! - I commented out my (slightly different) proposal here, not to confuse the counting of inclusions. --] (]) 08:36, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
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			I heard this fascinating piece, see ], and listen! - DYK had only room for Hitler, not the sound and dedication. --] (]) 09:08, 6 December 2024 (UTC)
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			== A barnstar for you! ==
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	|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | The messages you leave on my talk page brighten my day. I hope you like Lebanese-style Falafel :) You should have some soon <3 ] (]) 14:30, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Hello Gerda, while I don't think we've interacted before, I've seen the extensive work you do to improve Misplaced Pages and show incredible kindness to others. I wanted to give you this, and say that I appreciate all you do for Misplaced Pages and its community, and that you have more than earned this barnstar. {{(:}} ] (] - ]) 04:26, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
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	I love it!! --] (]) 14:32, 3 March 2021 (UTC)		Thank you for the nice surprise! I try to be kind, and it feels good to see it notived. --] (]) 07:20, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
			:You're very welcome Gerda, and of course! You are indeed a very kind and helpful editor, and I'm to give you something to commemorate that. Cheers, ] (] - ]) 23:01, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
	== Bärenreiter ==
			== ITN recognition for ] ==
	I said that I had succeeded in getting the pdf file of the book by Uhde and Wieland. Obviously it's easier for you to read. It is geared to musically aware readers. I can send you a copy as an attachment if you want (using google drive if need be). ] (]) 21:15, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
	: Thank you for the offer, Mathsci. I don't get to reading much but perhaps I should change that ;) --] (]) 21:20, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
	::I've just sent the Bärenreiter ebook to you as an attachment. It's curious that in Volume 3 of the ] edition of Schubert's late piano duets (D 908, 940, 947, 951 and 952), the score is not rendered as Primo/Secondo, with facing pages, but on single pages with 4 staves. It has the advantage that duetists can see both parts simultaneously. The same 4-stave procedure is used in the ebook. For the Dover paperbook of Schubert selected piano duets, however, the traditional method is used: it's just copied from the 19th-century ] edition. ] (]) 12:49, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
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			== On your age & A humble proposal ==
	Hi Gerda, just so you know I've nominated ], which includes "]", an article you've substantially contributed to. Hope all is well, ] <small>''<sup> ]</sup> <sub>]</sub>'' </small> 21:45, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
	: Thank you, - that was a strange experience, polish something written by a banned editor. Did you tell ]? --] (]) 21:51, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
	:: Thanks for the ping Gerda, and sorry for the late reply. Weren't there issues with copyvio on this article? I can't remember whether it got scrubbed but it should be before gaining good topic status. At least be checked to be certain there is none. ] (]) 03:21, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
	::: Thank you for coming, and a good reminder. I think it was settled before getting GA, but we should look again. --] (]) 07:21, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
	::::I think I don't care but I probably should. Looking at article history I only got as far as "Publication history", tagging as I went along. The tags have been resolved but it doesn't look as though the rest of the article has been checked. When I checked there ''were'' some issues, but I don't have the energy to make as fuss. Thanks anyway, for pinging me and bringing it to my attention. I hope you're well, staying safe, and had a nice "outside" weekend. It's still cold here but about to warm to spring weather next week. ] (]) 23:03, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	::::: I agree about the "probably should" but other things in the foreground. - Today's hike was cold but brilliant, - I should update ]. (note to self - wanted to add images ...) - How are you? --] (]) 23:10, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	::::::Well it's a little difficult here and we're still mostly stuck at home. This is a sad month for me; I remember life a year ago and how many we've lost. Your cold hike sounds wonderful. How are you? ] (]) 23:19, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	::::::: Healthy but knowing too many who are not. Feel free to look around here, images to tell stories, - bedtime for me. --] (]) 23:39, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
			If it is not a joke, I would say it’s quite impressive to achieve all this at your age of 15! Keep up!
	== Your ] nomination of ] ==
	The article ] you nominated as a ] has been placed on hold ]. The article is close to meeting the ], but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See ] for issues which need to be addressed. <!-- Template:GANotice result=hold --> <small>Message delivered by ], on behalf of ]</small> -- ] (]) 04:01, 5 March 2021 (UTC)
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	==DYK for Volker Wangenheim==
			It seems that you are almost on your way to be a bach scholar. Would you mind to take the time to compose a list of great and useful resources you have known about bach? It should include but not limited to:
			books (pre-modern, modern, post-modern, essays, monographs, bibliographies, collections of archival materials), articles, periodicals, essays (like those on ''High Fidelity''), videos (publications, video essays, annotated video scores like those by gerubach), recordings (incl. audio essays like those by leonard bernstein), archived manuscripts, library digital & physical collections, places to visit…
			Or could you tell someone like me that has only recently been hit by the greatness of bach (and looking forward to doing some substantial work here on wikipedia about bach) how to find more quality resources about bach? I and future new young bach-lovers would deeply appreciate your effort. ] (]) 18:35, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you! - The age given is of what is above the image: User:Gerda Arendt. The articles come with sources that I recommend to study. The great scholars here were ] and ], - I feel like an amateur student in comparison. --] (]) 19:07, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
			::Gerda, this is understatement. ] (]) 18:31, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
			== ITN recognition for ] ==
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			== Thank you ==
			I have no idea if I am in the "new" editor retention program, but I am aware that this feature is enabled by default for all users and think it is so awesome that you participated (and continue to participate?) in such an incredible idea. I think that the community based aspect of Misplaced Pages is what makes it such a marvel of human accomplishment and why I want to continue to volunteer my time to the project so again, thank you.
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			Best, ] 19:18, 10 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you for warm sentiment and tea, - feels good. --] (]) 19:25, 10 December 2024 (UTC)
			== Thank you 2 ==
			Celebrating 10 years of your kindness! Thank you. ] (]) 23:53, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
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			== Advice requested ==
	==Helga Krause==
	Hi Gerta, I recently made an article for German film editor ]. I am having trouble finding sources for her. An obituary would be quite helpful. Could you possibly check for some sources for her? I think the article would be a wonderful DYK. Thank you, ] (]) 06:48, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	:Tidied up the translation. Very difficult to find sources. ] (]) 09:03, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	:: Thank you, Kudpung. - Will look later today. --] (]) 09:14, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	:: ], thanks for the article, I looked now. Sources will be a problem, as film editors aren't as much in the spotlight as director. I made some links work, and wrote one interlanguage link as an example, {{tl|ill}}. ''You'' can please look for more. Also, there's no need for ''Director'', ''director'' would do. Example for ill: <nowiki>{{ill|Liane (film)|de|Liane (1987)|lt=Liane}}</nowiki>, result: {{ill|Liane (film)|de|Liane (1987)|lt=Liane}}. If the English name (first parameter) is equal to the displayed name (fourth parameter), the fourth is not needed. If the English name is equal to the German name (third parameter) the third is not needed. Do you understand? Then please handle all these films and people ;) - I have no time for source digging yet. --] (]) 12:46, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	:: I added one source, and cats. Please do the film formatting. --] (]) 22:05, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
	:::{{u|Gerda Arendt}}, {{u|Kudpung}}, Thank you both for your help! I am a sloppy editor and am still working on my manners. I feel so sad that there seems to be no obituary for Helga. Perhaps it is on microfiche on the shelf of a reference library? ] (]) 02:21, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
			Thank you for restoring my talk page two days ago; it seems they has an issue with me because I reverted their edit on ], which was clearly vandalism (you can look in the article history). They posted ramblings on my talk, which I archived cause I had no idea how to respond. It seems they won’t leave me alone like . I already asked them to stop and leave me alone, but I’ve never reported anyone for conduct, where should I go? Any help you can give is appreciated. ] (]) 00:37, 15 December 2024 (UTC)
	==DYK for Polly Batic==
			: I have not reported anybody either. - I have good people watching here, - perhaps they know better. --] (]) 00:42, 15 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you, and - as this year - let's do it together! --] (]) 08:42, 15 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: thank you, I'm getting in the mood by expanding 6 Bach cantatas to GA ;) --] (]) 14:41, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
			* —] (]) 12:53, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			: thank you, - also for you, and listen to my story (below) --
			=== Season's greetings! ===
			Hi, Gerda! Hope my winter well-wishes find you well. I saw ] on the Chopin waltz rediscovered earlier this year and wondered if you had heard about the Mozart piece discovered the month before that, '']''. Season's cheers to you! ] (] '''·''' ]) 20:28, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, and yes, I did. ] ;) --] (]) 21:15, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Peace ===
			] '''Peace is a state of balance and understanding in yourself and between others, where respect is gained by the acceptance of differences, tolerance persists, conflicts are resolved through dialog, people's rights are respected and their voices are heard, and everyone is at their highest point of serenity without social tension.'''
			* ]<small>]</small> (UTC) 22:08, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
			*: thank you, Buster, for the annual reminder --] (]) 08:14, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Io Saturnalia! ===
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			: Thank you, and similar wishes also for you. This year, ]. --] (]) 17:06, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Merry Christmas! ===
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			'''Hello Gerda Arendt, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this ]. Spread the ] by wishing another user a ] and a ], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. <br />Happy editing,'''<br />
			] (]) 17:10, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			''{{resize|96%|Spread the love by adding {{tls|Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.}}''
			|} --] (]) 17:10, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			: thank you for coming over, best wishes for a happy new year to you, too --] (]) 17:14, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			>&mdash;&nbsp;Benison <small>(]&nbsp;·&nbsp;])</small> 15:43, 22 December 2024 (UTC)</span>
			: Thank you, and also to you! --] (]) 16:01, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
			] (]) 21:56, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, and same for you --] (]) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
			Love you! ] (]) 23:13, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you for coming over, more on your talk --] (]) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Season's Greetings ===
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Wishing everybody a Happy Holiday Season, and all best wishes for the New Year! The '']'' (1563) by ] is my Wiki-Christmas card to all for this year. ] (]) 17:36, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: Ah, the one I wanted to review ;) - thank you! Best wishes, John --] (]) 19:50, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Nadolig Llawen ===
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			<big>'''Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda.'''<br/>Happy Christmas and Best wishes for a peaceful 2025:</big> performed by the ].<br />(], ] folk carol)
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			: I look forward to listening! Thank you, Martin! --] (]) 14:02, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			::I somehow think you may have heard it before! But interesting origin: "{{tq|A Basque folk carol, originally based on '']'', a 13th or 14th Century Latin carol, it was collected by ] and then paraphrased into English by ], who had spent a winter as a boy in the Basque country. The tune is called "Gabriel's Message".}}" ] (]) 14:52, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			:::Eguberri on! ] (]) 15:09, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			:::p.s. not having visited your Talk page for quite a while, Gerda, and not having seen Johnbod's post above, before I composed and added my own message, I must regard it as '''extreme coincidence''' that I should have chosen that image of the painting by ]! ] (]) 15:21, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			::::Your Bruegel is without falling snow. ] (]) 15:41, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			:::::{{small|Yeah, my one was about 2:15, before it started. I'll ask him if he can add a bit... ]??}} ] (]) 15:52, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			:::: Thou shalt visit my talk daily ;) - Or DYK before Christmas: it won't be Christmas without the annual image article by Johnbod. Martin, I fixed an unclosed br in your exquisite message, which renders the rest of page purple at least in my setup. For some reason I don't know, almost every handmade message come with some formatting flaw. I still prefer those, of course. About my 5 GAs for the feast days: one is done (my "card" to come), one is waiting in review (hopefully for DYK), and I'll send the third nom out now, for ]. Who will review in time (for hopefully another DYK), that is the question. --] (]) 15:49, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			:::::Purple?? Oh sorry, thanks for ]. ] (]) 16:01, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			:::::: <small>only in edit mode</small> --] (]) 16:09, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Christmas markets ===
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			|style="font-size: x-large; padding: 2; vertical-align: right; height: 1.1em;" | '''Best to you'''
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			|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid grey;" | Off we go on holidays to Belgium; will be a lot of xmass markets but more importantly van Eycks, Van der Weydens and Memblings in Bruges, Brussels and Ghent. Can't wait and as always thanks for sharing and exposing me this year again to both classical and modern works had not known about; you are a rock. ] (]) 02:45, 21 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you so much, ], for the personal note. I enjoyed our conversations over the year very much, you opened my eyes for art wider, such as this unusual snow painting! It connects well to the cemetery, and Paris impressions (] there, ] to come). --] (]) 08:52, 21 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: Thank you for coming over, and I wish you the same! --] (]) 07:33, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
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			{{clear}} ] <sup>]</sup> 22:54, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you for the appreciation (in lovely design!) and the wishes, - same to you! I'm getting in the mood by looking at Bach's 7 chorale cantatas for the occasion, and ] ;) Check out ] if some is for you. --] (]) 07:54, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Merry Christmas from the Bishonen conglomerate! ===
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			] &#124; ] 13:32, 23 December 2024 (UTC).
			: cute, sweet and rich, - same to you! --] (]) 14:15, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
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			<small>I'm wishing you a Merry Christmas, because that is what I celebrate. Feel free to take a "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" if you prefer. :)</small> ] (]) 18:14, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, and also for you! - I could use help for upgrading some chorale cantatas that Bach wrote for the season ;) --] (]) 18:17, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			: ps: some people who disagree with me don't like me posting on their talk pages, - how could I spread? --] (]) 18:19, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Wishes ===
			@] Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyous festive season! ] (]) 18:24, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, and also to you! - Off to rehearsal to make it better ;) --] (]) 18:28, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== my story 24 December ===
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			]<br /> composed the '']'', and<br /> a ''']'''<br /> for two choirs ]:<br /> one in four parts, singing ],<br /> and the other in eight parts.
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			listen --] (]) 09:25, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: thank you for good wishes, same to you - silent love and joy in my story 24 December (just above) --] (]) 10:41, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			===Merry Christmas===
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			Hello Gerda, I'm sending warm wishes to you and your family throughout the holiday season. May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. Here is a toast to a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!.
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			: thank you, feels good, - same to you, and listen to my story a bit above --] (]) 12:55, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			===<small><small><small>(''Season's Greetings'')</small></small></small>===
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			::::'''''alles gute zur neuen Jahr!'''''
			::::::::'''''Wesołych Świąt i'''''
			::::::::'''''Szczęśliwego nowego roku!'''''
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			: Thank you for coming over, and same to you --] (]) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ===
			Dear Gerda, {{smiley}}<br />Hoping you're keeping well? All is well here; still busy creating articles and improving existing ones!<br />Thank you for all your kind and musical messages throughout the year, and for everything you're doing for all of us!<br />All very best wishes to you and yours for 2025.<br />With kind regards;<br /> Patrick. ツ ]<sup>]</sup><sup>(become ])</sup> 16:37, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			: Thank you, you are welcome, and best wishes for you, too --] (]) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
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			Merry Christmas, Gerda! ] (]) 17:07, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
			: thank you, and also to you --] (]) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
			=== my story 25 December ===
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			: Thank you, but would you mind being a bit more specific for what you want to thank me? --] (]) 07:30, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
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			I have nominated ] - again - please take a look and criticize at will. Here: ] ] (]) 23:47, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
			: I saw it, watching the FAC page, but you'll need patience. I'm determined to make 5 Bach cantatas GA, and it has just worked for the first! I'll join you on FAC, because I thought it would have been a good TFA for Christmas, - next year perhaps. --] (]) 23:57, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
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			: That's an interesting contribution to the season. The Lord will bless you with His goodness, as the title says. --] (]) 09:55, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
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	International Women's Day --] (]) 07:25, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
			could you perhaps look into what has gone on at the ] page, primarily in its History section? (Asking because in an earlier season, I was impressed by your work in various contexts.)
	==DYK for Andréa Guiot==
			We did extensive editing there because we found misused sources (as you will see), then submitted the edits because the page is under a level of protection, the edit was approved (making it appear that there were two votes in favor of the edit, ours, and the editor approving it). Nevertheless, the whole of our edit was subsequently reverted en masse, without regard to any quality of work that was done (including the hour or more devoted just to citation-checking, which led to the issues being found). The bottom line is that we expressed no opinions, just quoted citations chosen earlier by others, at length (to make clear what they actually said).
			We truly haven't a pony in this race (view in the overarching matter), we simple were aiming to make the article sound with regard to the sources it already cited. Our edit result did include some section tags, as there were rather egregious problems that were evident.
			As it stands, we have reverted that earlier reversion, to return our earlier edit, in the belief that there were two votes favoring it. But we will not touch things again. (We understand there is strong bias against IP editors, even ones with decades here.) Cheers. ] (]) 04:37, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
			: I have a moment to tell you that 1) I'm not familiar with the topic, 2) I'm not a person welcome in some discussions. I have another moment to tell you that 3) I get suspicious if I hear "we" without explanation what "we" is meant. I took several moments to look into it nonetheless, but see no discussion on the article talk, but a pointer to the fringe noticeboard, in general, not to a specific discussion. 4) I'm not familiar with that corner. 5) It would take me too long to find it myself and study it.
			: 6) You - or anybody - should not revert back when reverted, but discuss. (], as you will know if you have been here for decades.) Please go to the article talk page and raise your concern ''there'' if needed, and find supporters among people interested in the article, and/or argue further in the noticeboard discussion. I'll watch and say something if I have the impression it might help. - I'd like to ping you but it doesn't work for IPs. How about signing on? Next time you ask (anybody) for help, please supply needed links, such as to the exact noticeboard discussion. --] (]) 06:36, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
			: There is now a discussion on the talk. --] (]) 14:28, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
			== Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 ==
			Hi Gerda, hope you are well. In to ] you've used <nowiki>{{sfn|Wolf|2024}}</nowiki>, but there's no work "Wolf 2024" listed. ] (]) 12:20, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
			: thank you, - I should have looked after editing but was too tired - year 2010 as in several others, fixed --] (]) 12:35, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
			::Thank you. ] (]) 12:37, 19 December 2024 (UTC)
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	=== Best Wishes for today, with respect (Women's Day, sorry I don't know how to put a flower icon now) ===
			: Thank you, lovely to hear your ]. Did you ever see ]? --] (]) 13:07, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
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	Liebe Gerda,
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	: Danke! Look around, two women the team (LouisAlain, Grimes2) worked on for DYK, and ] - so far so good. ] mentioned again on the Main page also good. Missing ] is not, - stealing the image from the TFA ;) --] (]) 14:42, 8 March 2021 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 25 December 2024

today

my story

Merry Christmas!

On Christmas Day 1724,
Bach led the first performance of
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91,
based on the Christmas hymn
written by Martin Luther
in 1524.

watch

25 December 2024

(from User:Gerda Arendt/Stories)

music and memory

24 December · service St. Martin, Idstein Stille Nacht Engel auf den Feldern singen Mawby: Halleluja Rutter: Angels' Carol Zu Bethlehem geboren Karl Norbert Schmid: Heilig, heilig Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Rutter: Christmas Lullaby Nun freut euch, ihr Christen Schmid: O du fröhliche N. J. Lemmens: Marche Pontificale Chor und Orchester St. Martin

in memoriam Hevenu shalom aleichem Sigrid Kehl Ury · Brian Boulton Jerome Kohl and those who have just given up

14 December · opera Oper Frankfurt Rimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve Georgy Vasiliev (Wakula) Monika Buczkowska (Oksana) Andrei Popov (Devil) Christof Loy, dir. Takeshi Moriuchi, cond.

12 December · service Konzerthaus Dortmund Bach: Schwingt freudig euch empor, BWV 36 Charpentier: Messe de minuit pour Noël Bach: Unser Mund sei voll Lachens, BWV 110 Praetorius + Distler: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen The Constellation choir and orchestra John Eliot Gardiner

5 December · concert Philharmonie de Paris Charlotte Bray: A Sky Too Small Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique Mitsuko Uchida, piano Orchestre de Paris Klaus Mäkelä, cond.

29 November · funeral Hauptfriedhof Mainz Hevenu shalom aleichem Bach: Air from Orchestral Suite in D major Geh ins Land von Licht und Frieden (melody: Beethoven)

2024 talk · 2024 introduction: Anniversary of Bach's chorale cantatas · music · recent deaths · good articles · did you know?

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2024 · the anniversary of Bach's chorale cantatas

December songs

story · music · places
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Ave Maria Kein schöner Land in dieser Zeit Freuet euch der schönen Erde Geh aus, mein Herz, und suche Freud Möge die Straße uns zusammenführen Hevenu shalom aleichem Mein Gott, wie schön ist deine Welt Nun danket all und bringet Ehr my song of defiance

2024 is the anniversary of the Achtliederbuch, the first Lutheran hymnal of 500 years ago, and - possibly related - Bach's cycle of Chorale cantatas 300 years ago. His works and the chorales on which they are based will be a focus for 2024.

Aoproaching the close for the year, not the cycle): I made a detailed list (see #call for collaboration) below of work needed to bring them all to GA status. Help needed ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Ongoing are locations that played a role in my life, recent deaths, music heard and sung, composers, gardens. Watch my user page for articles, done in collaboration. Compare 2023 for the amazing number of users who began and expanded articles. Thanks also to reviewers, and I do plan to review more and write less, and in writing, focus more on quality than the little daily article.

2024 calender pics and musical events begin here, and the 2024 diary of my own pictures of places, songs, food, flowers ... will come here, - just watch those lists if you are interested.

My talk goes like this: on top there's the "story" related to the day. Below are three or more boxes, often one for people remembered and others for musical experiences, performing or listening. In these boxes, topics related to the top story and topics featured on the Main page appear bold. Right here you see the image of the month with songs of the month, typically related to meetings with friends who gave them to me. I archive from time. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 1 January 2024 (UTC) - updated order --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:57, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	I bestow this award to you, Gerda, for being an untiring teacher. Along with creating so many new music articles that the world can enjoy, you also share with me (and others) interesting anecdotes about the music and your life. I really appreciate the learnings from the messages you leave, and as a token of my thanks, this barnstar is for you. Rosiestep (talk) 20:41, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Rosie, that's very original and touching! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:42, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel

On 5 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the new Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel, listing 420 compositions, was introduced at a festival celebrating Abel's tercentenary in Köthen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel).

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Wonderful to see this on the main page after the wait! MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 17:15, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

About time. Article begun in May, meant to appear with the Abel Fest in June. Then we missed his birthday on 22 December. I wanted it with the image, for various reasons,

The new
Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel,
listing 420 compositions,
was introduced
at a festival
celebrating Abel's tercentenary
in Köthen.

5 January 2024

but this is better than nothing. - What do you think of the nom for Anna Nekhames? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

1. Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel 5 Jan
2. Ryland Davies 9 Jan
3. Kihwan Sim 12 Jan
4. Wie liegt die Stadt so wüst 15 Jan
5. Thomas Fritzsch 16 Jan
6. St. Joseph, Wedding 20 Jan
7. Vivi Vassileva 21 Jan
8. St. Martin, Oestrich 25 Jan
9. Shalom chaverim 25 Jan
10. Anna Nekhames 26 Jan
11. Stephen Gould (tenor) 7 Feb
12. Tamara Milashkina 20 Feb
13. Caspar Richter 3 Mar
14. Cecelia Hall 23 Mar
15. Kelsey Lauritano 26 Mar
16. Florian Ludwig 26 Mar
17. Karsten Januschke 29 Mar
18. Tilmann Köhler 5 Apr
19. Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine 30 Apr
20. Magdalena Hinterdobler 10 May
21. Liviu Holender 22 May
22. St. Trinitatis, Wolfenbüttel 26 May
23. Samuel Kummer 30 May
24. Peter Demetz 5 Jun
25. Daniela Kerck 25 Jun
26. Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg) 1 Jul
27. Gerhard Klingenberg 23 Jul
28. Sarah Gibson 8 Aug
29. Leonhard Kaiser 16 Aug
30. Oedipus 26 Aug
31. Jerzy Artysz 28 Aug
32. Tilman Michael 14 Sep
33. Maryvonne Le Dizès 3 Oct
34. Marina Kondratyeva 17 Nov
35. Helmut Bauer (bishop) 20 Nov
36. Canticle V: The Death of Saint Narcissus 22 Nov
37. Pablo Barragán 22 Nov
38. Amaury du Closel 25 Nov
39. Kammerkonzert (Hartmann) 6 Dec
40. Sequenza XIV 7 Dec
41. Perplexities after Escher 12 Dec
42. Hauptfriedhof Mainz

ITN recognition for Hermann Baumann (musician)

On 5 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Hermann Baumann (musician), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 01:00, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, PFHLai, for the first of the year. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

For more detail see Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/Recent deaths --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:30, 18 January 2024 (UTC)

1. Hermann Baumann (musician) - PFHLai (talk) 5 Jan
2. Chris Karrer - Stephen 9 Jan
3. Tamara Milashkina - PFHLai (talk) 17 Jan
4. Romuald Twardowski - Stephen 20 Jan
5. Ewa Podleś - Stephen 24 Jan
6. Gerd Uecker - Stephen 26 Jan
7. Oskar Negt - Stephen 7 Feb
8. Helga Paris - Stephen 12 February
9. Seiji Ozawa - Spencer 12 Feb
10. Alfred Grosser - Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 11 Feb
11. Ladislav Burlas - Stephen 19 Feb
12. Rudolf Jansen - PFHLai (talk) 19 Feb
13. Johanna von Koczian - PFHLai (talk) 17 Feb
14. Ira von Fürstenberg - Stephen 24 Feb
15. Gabriela Grillo - Stephen 2 Mar
16. Françoise Garner - PFHLai (talk) 13 Mar
17. Guy Touvron - PFHLai (talk) 15 Mar
18. Aribert Reimann - Stephen 19 Mar
19. Maurizio Pollini - – robertsky (talk) 28 Mar
20. Peter Eötvös - Tone 30 Mar
21. Günther Leib - PFHLai (talk) 28 Mar
22. Judith Hemmendinger - Stephen 31 Mar
23. Hans Joachim Meyer - Stephen 5 Apr
24. Notker Wolf - PFHLai (talk) 8 Apr
25. Gerhard Lohfink - Stephen 9 Apr
26. Kalevi Kiviniemi - Stephen 9 Apr
27. Michael Boder - PFHLai (talk) 13 Apr
28. Dieter Rexroth - PFHLai (talk) 15 Apr
29. Joe Viera - Amakuru (talk) 15 Apr
30. Lorenzo Palomo - Stephen 18 Apr
31. Andrew Davis - Spencer 22 Apr
32. Samuel Kummer - – robertsky (talk) 28 Apr
33. Peter Demetz - Spencer 6 May
34. Gerhard Müller - PFHLai (talk) 15 May
35. Willi Brokmeier - Ad Orientem (talk) 25 May
36. Rolf-Ernst Breuer - Schwede66 29 May
37. Hugues Gall - PFHLai (talk) 2 Jun
38. Alexander Lang - Schwede66 5 Jun
39. Jürgen Moltmann - Schwede66 10 Jun
40. Éric Tappy - Stephen 18 Jun
41. Gerhard Klingenberg - Stephen 23 Jun
42. Jodie Devos - PFHLai (talk) 23 Jun
43. Margarita Voites - Spencer 28 Jun
44. Lothar Gall - Spencer 28 Jun
45. Lando Bartolini - Stephen 3 Jul
46. Martti Wallén - PFHLai (talk) 6 Jul
47. Liana Isakadze - Spencer 11 Jul
48. Marina Kondratyeva - PFHLai (talk) 15 Jul
49. Ruth Hesse - Stephen 18 Jul
50. Thomas Hoepker - DanCherek (talk) 18 Jul
51. Sarah Gibson - Stephen 22 Jul
52. April Cantelo - Stephen 22 Jul
53. Elena Mauti Nunziata - Spencer 25 Jul
54. Jerzy Artysz - PFHLai (talk) 28 Jul
55. Eugene Sârbu - PFHLai (talk) 29 Jul
56. Wolfgang Rihm - PFHLai (talk) 30 Jul
57. Jürgen Ahrend - PFHLai (talk) 6 Aug
58. Antônio Meneses - PFHLai (talk) 6 Aug
59. Miguel Ángel Gómez Martínez - Stephen 11 Aug
60. Celestina Casapietra - Stephen 15 Aug
61. Kasper König - Schwede66 16 Aug
62. Christof Nel - Spencer 19 Aug
63. Maryvonne Le Dizès - Stephen 27 Aug
64. Siegfried Lorenz (baritone) - Spencer 31 Aug
65. Alexander Goehr - – robertsky (talk) 14:24, 1 Sep
66. Friedrich Schorlemmer - PFHLai (talk) 14 Sep
67. Caterina Valente - Stephen 17 Sep
68. Beppe Menegatti - PFHLai (talk) 22 Sep
69. Benny Golson - Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 27 Sep
70. Norbert Lohfink - Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 27 Sep
71. Michael Sladek - Schwede66 1 Oct
72. Stoika Milanova - PFHLai (talk) 5 Oct
73. Rohan de Saram - – robertsky (talk) 6 Oct
74. Helmut Bauer - PFHLai (talk) 12 Oct
75. Amaury du Closel - Stephen 14 Oct
76. Leif Segerstam - Spencer 16 Oct
77. Barbara Owen (organist) - PFHLai (talk) 20 Oct
78. Garbis Aprikian - Stephen 21 Oct
79. Janusz Olejniczak - Spencer 26 Oct
80. Barbara Kolb - Spencer 26 Oct
81. Walter Jacob - PFHLai (talk) 27 Oct
82. Franz Kamphaus - Spencer 2 Nov
83. Edzard Reuter - Schwede66 2 Nov
84. Madeleine Riffaud - PFHLai (talk) 9 Nov
85. Johannes Beutler - Stephen 12 Nov
86. Barbara Aland - Black Kite (talk) 13 Nov
87. Christine Görner - Spencer 14 Nov
88. Jürgen Becker (poet) - Spencer 14 Nov
89. Odile Bailleux - Spencer 28 Nov
90. Siegfried Thiele - Spencer 1 Dec
91. Marianne Preger-Simon - Stephen 7 Dec
92. Michael Ruetz - charlotte 9 Dec
93. Thomas Hertel - PFHLai (talk) 14 Dec
94. Wolfgang Becker (director, born 1954) - Schwede66 18 Dec
95. Sigrid Kehl - Spencer 22 Dec

Your GA nomination of Macht hoch die Tür

The article Macht hoch die Tür you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Macht hoch die Tür for comments about the article, and Talk:Macht hoch die Tür/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article has never appeared on the Main Page as a "Did you know" item, and has not appeared within the last year either as "Today's featured article", or as a bold link under "In the news" or in the "On this day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear at DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On this day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Schminnte -- Schminnte (talk) 22:24, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

1. Macht hoch die Tür - Schminnte (talk) 8 Jan
2. Stephen Gould (tenor) - MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 18 Jan
3. Ryland Davies - Utopes (talk) 27 Feb
4. Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104 - MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 13 Apr
5. Magdalena Hinterdobler - MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 4 Jun
6. Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano) - 750h+ (talk) 14 Jun
7. Tamara Milashkina - Viriditas (talk) 3 Jul
8. Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178 · 750h+ 30 Jul
9. Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101 · 750h+ (talk) 14 Aug
10. Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78 · 750h+ (talk) 7 Sep
11. Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130 - 750h+ 30 Sep
12. Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33 - BigChrisKenney talk) 14 Oct
13. Marina Kondratyeva - 750h+ (talk) 26 Oct
14. Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99 - BigChrisKenney talk) 28 Oct
15. Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166 16 Nov
16. Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91 17 Dec
17. Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 19 Dec

Notice

There is currently a discussion at Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 23:45, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

• Gerda, perhaps if you started out every hook with "Did you know ... that Narutolovehinata5 is very important ... and also . --Floquenbeam (talk) 00:10, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For all the wonderful things you do for the encyclopedia, especially for spreading friendship, and for bringing music to the main page with your DYK work there. Thank you for being you! Netherzone (talk) 01:00, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

Seconding @Netherzone here. I didn't see the post in time to oppose vehemently. But I love what you bring to all areas, especially talk pages since that's where I frequently see you @Gerda Arendt. Thanks for always sharing your passions with us. Star Mississippi 17:59, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

I offer you my deepest apologies Gerda

Hello Gerda. I would just want you to know that I am very sorry for the ANI discussion I started earlier. I had been having some real-life stress lately and it felt like it may have affected my feelings on-wiki. I'm very sorry for the attitude I have shown you over the past few weeks. I very much appreciate your efforts on Misplaced Pages and your dedication to the project even if we disagree on many things, and I just want to let you know that despite everything that has happened you are still an editor I admire and respect. You are a net positive to DYK and while we may disagree on views, what we can agree on is that your articles are very informative and a net good to the project. Again, I am sorry for what I have done. Rest assured that regardless of our differences I support your efforts on Misplaced Pages to improve our coverage on classical music and Germany. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 02:46, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

I woke up thinking Joy to the world. I tried to bring joy, it's turned into trivia, and I'm accused of bad faith. Travelling now, no time to even look. Before looking, I can't tell if I can accept apologies, which may may be tomorrow. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:52, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

Narutolovehinata5, still today, I'm on a train, the train has a connection (all things that can't be taken for granted): apologies for attitude accepted, but I hope that it really will change, because I felt it becoming a danger to diversity of information and freedom of speech. For those unfamiliar with the situation: we escalated over the hook for Kihwan Sim, which was replaced in prep against my protest. That hook should not run, it's a triviality said about a living person who deserves merit for specific achievements. - I looked at the thread and found some gems of support there that I will place in my "blushing" cabinet, - thank you, all! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:19, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

This is not an indictment of Naruto but like others on the AN/I thread I have found that Misplaced Pages seems to have become more hostile. I suppose one could surmise at least somewhat that it is born out of necessity. We appear to live at a time where I feel my thoughts on life and the way I wish to live life are going the way of faeries and dragons. Nobody cares, love is fleeting, and civility and affording basic human respect are more centered on your position in relation to mine rather than the fact you are a fellow human being. The cruelty is not AN/I or Naruto's position. The cruelty is everything that has led up to it. People are becoming less nice and we are told it is normal, discussions less civil but we are told to accept it. Where is the empathy?

Gerda, you are a blessing and so precious, my friend. I said it after we first met and I maintain that yours is one the brightest lights I have been so fortunate to meet here. Keep singing, keep shining, keep being you. --ARoseWolf 13:52, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

For a sunbeam on these winter afternoons

		The DYK Barnstar
		My small thanks for the large amount of work you do here, Rjj (talk) 09:02, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Shalom chaverim

On 25 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shalom chaverim, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "Shalom chaverim" ('Peace, friends'), a Hebrew traditional folk song, has been sung at events commemorating the Holocaust and victims of anti-Semitic violence? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shalom chaverim. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Shalom chaverim).

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

~ ToBeFree (talk) 20:52, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

27 January

Birthday of Mozart and our conductor:

20 January · service St. Martin, Idstein Zu dir, o Gott, erheben wir Psalm 25 Alle Menschen höret auf dies neue Lied Gelobet sei der Herr · 1 September 2019 Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine

in memoriam Mozart: Lacrymosa Ewa Podleś Gerd Uecker Brian Boulton Jerome Kohl and those who have just given up

26 November 2023 · concert St. Martin, Idstein Pärt: Fratres Pärt: Da pacem Domine Mozart: Requiem

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:20, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Stephen Gould (tenor)

On 7 February 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stephen Gould (tenor), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Stephen Gould performed three roles at the 2022 Bayreuth Festival: Tannhäuser, Siegfried and Tristan, earning him nicknames such as "Iron Man"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stephen Gould (tenor). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Stephen Gould (tenor)).

—Ganesha811 (talk) 02:08, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Finally, good to see him at DYK! MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 11:53, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

yes, thank you for noticing --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:58, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

BWV 22

Every time I visit your pages I end up having to learn about a lovely new cantata! Thank you so much for all your work. It's BWV 22 right now – what a gorgeous thing, despite the tragic lack of trumpets.

I have a personally busy time coming up with Bach and some other guy called Handel and some other other guy called Telemann. Should be fun.

Cheers!! DBaK (talk) 19:56, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Cheers back, listening right now to an opera by the Handel guy (Poro) which Telemann presented as Cleofida in Hamburg in 1732 adding marches he must have enjoyed writing. German recitatives. Never heard. Delightful. - You don't have to come to my page as long you have "story" in a box by me ;) - Our Bach endeavour will be three cantatas!!! 5 May, - come over, plenty of trumpets in BWV 11 ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:23, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Seiji Ozawa

On 12 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Seiji Ozawa, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer 05:47, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

12 years

Dear Gerda, thanks for your greeting, which I warmly reciprocate. I have stepped back from wp for the past few months, partly because of pressures at home (caring for supercentenarian mother). But you rightly diagnose the local cause of inactivity and I will strive to take your precious advice to heart. Thanks for noticing, and very best wishes for 2024. So sorry about Seiji Ozawa. Eebahgum (talk) 14:04, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! - I thank Ozawa personally two (mostly) unforgettable matinees in Tanglewood (where children under 5 were not welcome for the concerts, but the dress rehearsals), of Haydn's Die Schöpfung, choir all in white and singing from memory, "Und eine neue Welt" (And a new world) of unearthly lightness, and a Mozart piano concerto with Mitsuko Uchida (forgot which, forgot rest of the program) when all the birds under the roof of the Shed began chirping when the piano entered, and remember how she smiled. - I thank Christoph Eschenbach for a great Verdi Requiem at the same place, and could do so in person after a concert of Bruckner's Sixths, saying that I liked it very much (and it had been 12 years earlier), and he smiled and said "Ich auch". --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:19, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Uchida held us breathless at Snape Maltings a few years ago with a solo concert of the three final Beethoven sonatas. It seems somehow improper to comment on such a comprehensively personal and dynamically brilliant exposition, but we certainly felt the warmth of the pedalling building the whole conception. It was terrific Beethoven! Your mention of the chirping birds reminds me of an open air evening concert in the Forum in Rome back in 1977 - it was Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and every time the horns came in, all the wild cats that live in the Forum responded by yowling together in a loud chorus after a moment's delay. Whether they liked it or not I don't know, but it touched something in their souls, for the effect came back a couple of times as if it had been written into Sonata Form. Happy cats! Eebahgum (talk) 01:27, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Dear Gerda, it's such a pleasure to hear from you -- a most welcome antidote to the ambitions, rivalries, and animosities ubiquitous at Misplaced Pages as elsewhere in this human-inhabited world. Nihil novi (talk) 07:13, 17 February 2024 (UTC)

Such a nice thing to read when waking up! If you want to hear from me monthly, join WP:QAI, and if you want to hear from me daily use {{User Gerda Arendt/Top}} (which is easier). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:52, 17 February 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Tamara Milashkina

On 20 February 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tamara Milashkina, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Soviet soprano Tamara Milashkina performed alongside her husband Vladimir Atlantov at New York's Metropolitan Opera in 1975? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tamara Milashkina. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tamara Milashkina), and the hook may be added to the statistics page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:02, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

My story was different, mentioning the Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:

Tamara Milashkina,
the first Soviet Russian soprano trained at La Scala,
portrayed Russian characters
with emotion and authenticity
touring with the Bolshoi Theatre
as Tchaikovsky's Tatyana at the Vienna State Opera
and as Lisa at the Metropolitan Opera.

18 January 2024

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Listen to my next subject singing Tchaikovsky. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:38, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Moving Grimes2 (talk) 16:20, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for this treat! (How is it that you know what I like?) Viriditas (talk) 19:10, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

You like what I like. Thank you for coming over. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:51, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Thankyou for the Tchaikowsky "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt" (Nyet, tolko tot menya). You were lucky to hear such a performance live. I like the old Melodiya version by Sergei Lemeshev (his alluring measure and sweetness) but of course quite a different affair to your singer's noble account. Why is it (language aside) that Tchaikowsky's setting never really feels like Goethe? Is it Russian pessimism colliding with echt German Welt-angst? Do the Russian lyrics really render the same words? In the English versions, "None but the desolate" beats "None but the lonely heart", but both are entirely inadequate: you don't get that resonance of the desolate individual such as you also have in "Wer nie sein Brot mit Thränen aß..."Eebahgum (talk) 13:02, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

(I saw her on stage but with completely different music, and as Suzuki, Cherubino and Paolo.) I can't tell for the Russian, but know that some German words and probably concepts have no true expression in English, and "Sehnsucht" is one of them. Music, however, is much more internationally understood. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:31, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

These came in response to my message:

story · music · places

The image, taken on a cemetery last year after the funeral of a distant but dear family member, commemorates today, with thanks for their achievements, four subjects mentioned on the Main page and Vami_IV, a friend here. Listen to music by Tchaikovsky (an article where one of the four is pictured), sung by today's subject (whose performance on stage I enjoyed two days ago).

Yesterday I learned that a friend suddenly died; we both belonged to a group that traveled once a year for decades, and I remember her vivid talk last summer, same voice and sparkle as when we met. Her song for me was Take the "A" Train, sung by Ella Fitzgerald. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

The image pictures hope. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

Seele, vergiß sie nicht --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:41, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

Today is her birthday. Once we went to St. Stephan together, after meeting for good food. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:07, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for all the work you do on Misplaced Pages, from ITN to all your contributions to various topics such as churches, women, and German articles. It is hard workers like you that help to improve the project, and are an inspiration to many who want to also continually improve the project as well. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 17:36, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

It is a pleasure to expand knowledge, and double so when recognized, - thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:27, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The Special Barnstar
		For all the preciousness you bring into this world. Chaotıċ Enby (talk · contribs) 21:46, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, blushing, - I try, look above. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:40, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

new section

please continue to leave messages at my talk page where you are always welcome. I may not respond every time but I do follow the links. Your messages are uplifting and encouraging. You are PRECIOUS to me. --ARoseWolf 18:32, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

I love that, thank you for the unexpected visit: I thought you were gone for weeks --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:37, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

I can never tell. I may be able to log in for days in a row and then be away for weeks. I was off for a week and came back for several days and was gone again for several more recently. I will have to take a couple of weeks in March at the very least. --ARoseWolf 18:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

March flowers

March songs

The flowers photographed last year on the island of Madeira became a symbol for missing Vami_IV. They are connected to another stay on the island. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:41, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Easter

Any ideas for Easter hooks? Lightburst (talk) 23:20, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for asking. No, sorry, not this year. I have four nominations for people who recently died, two are open, - that kept me busy. What I wanted was Bach's St John Passion for OTD tomorrow, first performed on Good Friday 1724, but I was reverted claiming that OTD can't go by feast but only by date, so it would have to be 7 April. Impossible. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:27, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Good Friday

... that on Good Friday 2020,
Benedikt Kristjánsson
sang all roles in a chamber arrangement of
Bach's St John Passion,
composed for Good Friday 1724,
broadcast live from the composer's burial place.

look and listen · look forward

22 May 2020

I remember listening to the performance live, early in the lockdown, the festival cancelled when it had be scheduled to be performed ... He has it in #2 in his media, preceded by Tristis est anima mea. - He will sing Bach with us in May, Ascension Oratorio. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:18, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

I listen now on radio to the St John Passion from the Berliner Philharmonie, with the RIAS Kammerchor, Evangelist beginning, - teaser, broadcast. - I uploaded the images from 17 March, beginning with a "bloody" morning sky and ending with a procession of a figure of Jesus carrying the Cross, with a wind band and drums. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:22, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

Easter Sunday

For Easter 1724,
his first as Thomaskantor in Leipzig,
Johann Sebastian Bach revived
Christ lag in Todes Banden,
(Christ lay in death's bonds)
BWV 4,
a chorale cantata
he had composed in his twenties,
using in all seven movements
the words and tune
of Luther's 1524 Easter chorale.

24 April 2011

listen

Remembering Easter 300 years ago continues: Bach revived for for his first Easter as Thomaskantor in Leipzig a masterpiece from his early career, his first chorale cantata, and how different from those to come a few weeks after this. - Per chance, I received the YouTube link today from the conductor who just uploaded it to mark the occasion. I sang with the Idsteiner Solisten several times but not in that performance. You can follow the music! - I also uploaded more images, from a tropical garden and a famous nearby church. Happy Easter! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:55, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Easter Monday

The opening chorus of
Bach's cantata
for the Second Day of Easter,
Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66,
first performed in 1724
has been termed
"one of the longest and
most exhilarating of Bach's early works".

25 April 2011

listen

... and the following day, Leipzig could listen to "exhilarating" music which we performed in 2000, with great joy. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:55, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Happy Easter!

	Easter Joy
	Happy Easter to a fine editor! May you have a kind and joyful Paschaltide! ~ Pbritti (talk) 23:19, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Happy Easter

Thank you, and also to you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:24, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	There is no such thing as enough praise for how much you contribute to the community on wiki. May you always go to bed smiling and may you always wake rested, for the world is better just for having you in it. — ♠ Ixtal ⁂ Non nobis solum. ♠ 19:00, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, lovely! - I confess that I hoped to see Gerhard Lohfink recognised for recent deaths, - everybody: please see if you could support that, WP:ITNN#RD: Gerhard Lohfink. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:09, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

9 April

in memoriam Notker Wolf Gerhard Lohfink Kalevi Kiviniemi Michael Boder · Rainer Jerome Kohl Brian Boulton and those who have just given up

7 April · Sunday after Easter Marienkirche, Aulhausen Ernesto Cardenal: Psalm 150 Handel: Halleluja Du wirst den Tod in uns wandeln in Licht Halleluja in gospel version

30 March · concert Casals Forum Zoltan Almashi: Maria's City Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Schumann: Symphony No. 1 Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Dmytro Udovychenko, violin Oksana Lyniv, cond.

This was the music and memory section on 9 April: arms raised, while Marian Anderson's concert was remembered and Hildegard of Bingen's Physica reflected, - joy to the world! We see the "rock abbot" with his band, a church designed by some of the handicapped using it, and the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine led by the inspiring Oksana Lyniv. Don't miss the Halleluja video ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:18, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	You are a mitzvah! 7&6=thirteen (☎) 14:39, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, I had to look it up, though (while I had met Dobostorte in Budapest). Listening to Marian Anderson's "Tremble" yesterday was a revelation I wanted to share. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:45, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

"Not dead, but very wet"

Dear Gerda, Thankyou for your several kind and cheerful messages over the past couple of months. In case you are wondering, I have not slipped off this mortal coil, at least not yet, but have for various reasons given myself a rest from wp. For one thing I am terribly busy with my supercentenarian Mum whose daily needs for attention are many - for another, I have a progressing series of ailments of my own, including Parkinson's, which keep me feeling fairly grotty - but, most influentially, since my last editing efforts, I have a sense of complete futility at editing here when confronted with the sort of criticisms and condescension which provoked my last long reply on my talk page. I haven't got the stomach to rise to the bait. However I am still here and still watching. Eebahgum (talk) 08:20, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and no, I grant every friend long silences ;) - best wishes for you and your mother! Please keep reading - I provide my daily stories thinking of people like you. I was in the performance mentioned today (with trailer), - in 2018 DYK made that possible, but 2024 is a different troupe. I carry my load of condescension (see above) but it doesn't keep me from proclaiming the miracle that music is. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:28, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

On 30 April 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Oksana Lyniv founded the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine in 2016 and conducted them in thirty concerts across ten music festivals in 2022? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

May songs

O komm, du Geist der Wahrheit

DYK for Liviu Holender

On 22 May 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Liviu Holender, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that baritone Liviu Holender chose lieder by five composers whose music was banned by the Nazis—Schreker, Zemlinsky, Mahler, Korngold and Schönberg—for a recital at the Oper Frankfurt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Liviu Holender. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Liviu Holender), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Another singer at DYK, and an excellent one at that! I find the subject of the hook interesting, even if it did require an extensive fight. The anti-opera DYK reviewers are quick to the draw... MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 01:05, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! In the end, we have a hook with five composers! The opera by a composer banned by the Nazis appeared with his partner on stage who will sing her songs on 28 May. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:47, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Baritone
Liviu Holender
chose lieder by five composers
whose music was banned by the Nazis
—Schreker, Zemlinsky,
Mahler, Korngold and Schönberg—
for a recital at the Oper Frankfurt.
watch one

Verdi: Messa da Requiem 22 May 1874

22 May 2024

This was the story. I am happy that all six composers mentioned, even the unlinked Verdi, received views around 1k or higher. I believe that it is a myth that our audience isn't interested in such things. Thanks to Mary Mark Ockerbloom who bravely approved the hook.

As it happens, today's story is about singing in defiance ;) - look and listen! - Ten years ago, I worded the hook that appeared OTD, and I quoted from the hymn - together with a pointer to Kafka - already in my response to the 2013 arbitration decision, in the same mood of singing in defiance. I still stand and sing. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:57, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

1 June

story · music · places

Today's TFA is Ludwigsburg Palace, written by Vami_IV. I miss lines such as (from the FAC)

I gave the lead a can of spinach and it seems to have bulked up pretty good. ... –♠Vami_IV†♠ 18:17, 3 November 2018 (UTC)

The Ludwigsburg Festival begins there today, and looking for a sample, I found the opening concert of 2022, for peace, Oksana Lyniv from Ukraine conducting Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, with pianist Iddo Bar-Shai from Israel, and Mahler's Fifth Symphony. Better than words. Roses of missing. Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:59, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Magdalena Hinterdobler

The article Magdalena Hinterdobler you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Magdalena Hinterdobler for comments about the article, and Talk:Magdalena Hinterdobler/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of MyCatIsAChonk -- MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 21:04, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

What a day…

You're truly a gem, wow! The warmth and generosity you bring to Misplaced Pages oozes through every interaction I see you're involved, even though we haven't spoken directly. Your encouraging words to others are a beacon that guides and inspires me in this project. Your presence here is a lifeline, truly. Keep shining your light – it's making a difference. Warmest regards, Vanderwaalforces (talk) 20:11, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

blushing - thank you, nice to meet you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:14, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Same here! Vanderwaalforces (talk) 20:35, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg)

On 1 July 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the first public performance of the two songs of Arnold Schoenberg's Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 , was met with hostile audience reactions? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg)).

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

The hook was changed to mention at least the title. It's still without any hint at the character of work. Read, listen find out. Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:14, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

July

story · music · places

2 July, Visitation, was the 300th anniversary of Bach's chorale cantata on a Gregorian chant (a contradiction in terms but he made it work), Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10.

3 July is the birthday of Leoš Janáček, and I'm happy I had a meaningful DYK in 2021. It's also the birthday of Franz Kafka, and I uploaded pics from his family's album seen in Berlin. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:09, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

(copied from the talk of the user who brought Janáček to GA.)

Hi Gerda . I scrolled through your page of stories and I must say ... your choice, variety and variability of topics, overall beauty and aesthetic of your contributions is so close to my heart like nothing else on Misplaced Pages. I'm sending you my favourite and most beautiful piece from On an Overgrown Path, it's performed by lesser known but excellent Jan Jiraský, who connects very well the lyrical expression and urgent or maybe even anxious rhythmical contradiction present in many of Janáček's works in one moment. Enjoy and ... be well. Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 08:42, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

blushing - thank you for understanding! I listened with joy! The closest I came to Janáček was singing the Glagolitic Mass in choir, understanding how his music is language-driven and so expressive. Seeing the Vixen (not cunning, not little) in Munich was also great. - I added a few images, - keep looking at story music places, - for example today's music matching the Italian tenor of the story. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:38, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

WiG Editathon Barnstar

		Women in Green Editathon June '24
		Thank you so much for contributing to Women in Green's sixth editathon, with your successful GA nominations of Cecelia Hall and Magdalena Hinterdobler. Excellent work! Best wishes --Grnrchst (talk) 11:39, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:49, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Tamara Milashkina

The article Tamara Milashkina you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Tamara Milashkina for comments about the article, and Talk:Tamara Milashkina/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Viriditas -- Viriditas (talk) 22:40, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the review, Viriditas, I learned a lot! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:49, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar

As you probably sensed from watching my page, I had a slightly contentious June and July on here, but your thread helped keep me centered, cheerful, and feeling like I really belonged here throughout. I read and listen to everything you send me, so I apologize if my trouble responding comes off as disinterest—quite the contrary. Thank you very much for being a role model! Remsense诉 02:17, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

blushing: thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:11, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

A kitten for…

… dear fellow bach-lover! I would also like to share some insightful letters from Lenny entitled “THE MUSIC OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH”: https://crowd.loc.gov/campaigns/bernstein/education/2023778749/2023778749-1/. Indeed we shall work hard make sure people have equal and easy access to bach (and all great works).

Hym3242 (talk) 09:09, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, - one cantata on the Main page right now ;) - also three people who made music, a baritone, a violinist and a composer - look around! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:14, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Happy 15th First Edit Day!

Happy First Edit Day! Hi Gerda Arendt! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of the day you made your first edit and became a Wikipedian! The Herald (Benison) (talk) 05:41, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Invitation to join the Fifteen Year Society

Dear Gerda Arendt,

I'd like to extend a cordial invitation to you to join the Fifteen Year Society, an informal group for editors who've been participating in the Misplaced Pages project for fifteen years or more. ​

Best regards,

— The Herald (Benison) (talk) 05:42, 2 August 2024 (UTC)¡

Thank you both, - a nice reminder of the day I remember well, when I found a friend's name as a red link and began his article, deleted within minutes ;) - I feel grown up since, and want to mark the day by a FAC for a song I love, and a GAN for a Bach cantata approaching its 300th anniversary. The Main page is graced by three musicians whose articles I improved (at least was so when the day began). If you want to celebrate with me, read their articles, or any listed on top of this page ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:16, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Congratulation, Gerda. Grimes2 (talk) 10:51, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, also for improving articles together! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:59, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

2 August 2024

2024: anniversary of Bach's chorale cantatas

story

• Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist

main page

• TFA Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (reviewed)
• RD Wolfgang Rihm

  Eugene Sârbu

  Jerzy Artysz

new/expand

• Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101

quality

• Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178
• Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
• Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist

yesterday's program --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:10, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

... and today is the 15th anniversary of my first DYK. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:22, 22 August 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Sarah Gibson (composer)

On 8 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sarah Gibson (composer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sarah Gibson, who formed a piano duo with Thomas Kotcheff, composed warp & weft inspired by the art of Miriam Schapiro, to be played today by the BBC Philharmonic at The Proms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sarah Gibson (composer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sarah Gibson (composer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Schwede66 01:51, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for creating this article memorializing a composer and congratulations for a very speedy and timely DYK. —  AjaxSmack  17:49, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Ajax, it feels good to be understood. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:43, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Sarah Gibson,
who formed the piano duo
Hocket with Thomas Kotcheff,
composed warp & weft for large orchestra,
inspired by the art of Miriam Schapiro
and scheduled for the BBC Proms.

watch 2022 interview and performance

22 July + 8 August 2024

A barnstar for you!

The Editor's Barnstar

You are a dedicated Misplaced Pages editor who has made significant contributions to the platform. Your passion for quality content and attention to detail have left a lasting impact. You actively participate in discussions, striving for consensus and maintaining a respectful tone. Beyond your editing prowess, you also have an artistic side—you enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through photography. Your work exemplifies both your analytical mindset and creative spirit. 🌿📸 UnKnownrNone (talk) 07:51, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, blushing again! You have an amazing way to look and phrase, thank you for that also! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:55, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Your words light up my day! Thank you for the sweet compliment. Blushing right back at you! UnKnownrNone (talk) 08:03, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Alexander Goehr

On 1 September 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Alexander Goehr, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – robertsky (talk) 14:24, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

story · music · places

It's nice that he gets exposure - after having worked on the article for days - without me calling for attention ;) - Thanks to Aza24 for professional additions (and trimming)! - Today is also the (liturgical) day of remembering Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78 (for which I had no time because of the other) but also the Vespro della Beata Vergine, dedicated by Monteverdi to the Pope 1 September. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:01, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

Hi Gerda, could you hold off an a GAN until I get a chance to expand the music section? Also, it looks like the template wasn't processed on the talk page anyways. Aza24 (talk) 21:51, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for planning to do more! Normally it takes months until a GA gets reviewed, - will that be long enough? I guess with an expanded music section, we might even go for FA (but shouldn't bother a GA reviewer with too much detail). - Goehr is still on the Main page, so whatever bits you would add today have a chance to be seen by more people. Raising interest was the key motivation for the nomination ;) (I made a typo but fixed it, as explained. I can hold it off tomorrow if you think that is better.) - He deserves more attention. Compared to others, it was low when he died, got higher with the obits, but was (4k+) moderate yesterday. Tomorrow will be Bruckner's 200 birthday, followed by Schoenberg's 150th on 13 September. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:18, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

Arnold Schoenberg 150

Günter Reich
recorded the role of Moses in
Schoenberg's opera Moses und Aron
with both Michael Gielen and Pierre Boulez.
listen
27 August 2010

Alban Berg dedicated his
Three Pieces for Orchestra
"with immeasurable gratitude and love"
to his teacher,
Arnold Schönberg,
for his fortieth birthday
on 13 September 1914.

13 September 2014

in memory -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:50, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Friedrich Schorlemmer

On 14 September 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Friedrich Schorlemmer, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 20:50, 14 September 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben, BWV 8

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben, BWV 8 you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Aza24 -- Aza24 (talk) 04:42, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

I found this cute thing while walking the other day, I thought you'd like it!

I've started Bible college a couple weeks ago and one of the assigned readings, My All for Him by Basilea Schlink really spoke to me, and reminded me of you, actually. I'm not too sure what your beliefs are exactly, but it should not matter in this context; it's all about Jesus here.

Panini! • 🥪 13:26, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, lovely! - share with Rosie! - Jesus my joy is my song of defiance ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:31, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Some September music

30 September · concert Elbphilharmonie Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 Ligeti: Lux aeterna NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra Kent Nagano

29 September · concert St. Johanniskirche, Harburg Bach: Mass in B minor Harburger Kantorei Ensemble HanseBarock Constanze Kowalski (cond.)

27 September · concert St. Martin, Idstein Vocal compositions by Hildegard of Bingen and improvisation on organ and piano Lieselotte Fink Franz Fink, Harald Eggert (keyboards) Laurenz Theinert (Visual Piano)

Some composers who wrote the summary of their life's work. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:36, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Maryvonne Le Dizès

On 3 October 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maryvonne Le Dizès, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Maryvonne Le Dizès commissioned a trio for saxophone, trombone and violin during her time as a violinist with the Ensemble intercontemporain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maryvonne Le Dizès. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Maryvonne Le Dizès).

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Glad that she was accepted for DYK, after a struggle you may want to study. My story today is different because I ran that fact already after she died. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:36, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Pulling out the stops

Wasn't sure if you saw this... Viriditas (talk) 22:21, 5 October 2024 (UTC)

That's great. Like what was pictured here. - Today is our harvest festival, let's harvest music and images and joy! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:27, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Frohe Erntedankfest! Viriditas (talk) 21:43, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, I think that's the best photo you've ever taken! I'm so jealous... Viriditas (talk) 22:18, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

The image is from Klang und Lichtkunst, improvisations on compositions by Hildegard of Bingen, on pulled-out stops and other keyboards with improvised light images, and I love the green rays as an expression of Hildegard's Grünkraft and of hope. I could have taken a pic every second. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:38, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

You're such a resource! I just downloaded Heike Matthiesen's Guitar Ladies (2016) and Guitar Divas (2023). The cover art for Guitar Divas is risqué! I am so sorry she died. Viriditas (talk) 20:43, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

Wow, that is stunning. Wish I could have experienced that. Okay, okay, need to visit Germany :) Antandrus (talk) 22:24, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

That may not happen ever again, - it seemed like out of this world. I'm sure Hildegard would have loved it. - But, yes, come and tell me. Plan to visit the Casals Forum and Oper Frankfurt, new productions. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 9 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Rohan de Saram

On 6 October 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Rohan de Saram, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – robertsky (talk) 13:27, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Great life story! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:40, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

Bronze W Award

		Bronze W Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Bronze W Award for your contributions to each long-time section of the Main Page: a Featured Article at Today's Featured Article and 5 articles listed at Did You Know. Your contributions to Misplaced Pages put you in a class of prolific, highly skilled editors. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 01:56, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

You can show the award by using Template:Bronze W UBX.

Thank you Cowboygilbert. You picked my favourite FA, my song of defiance (which was written to large parts by a banned user, not me, and long ago) and DYK such as Magdalena Hinterdobler who was threatened with deletion, and four other opera singers, - a topic not welcome on the Main page ;) - Did you know that I feel that I never had as few DYK nominations as this year? Why does it say "all sections of the Main page", but omits ITN (RD) and OTD where I am more active? Just some question. Thank you, I'll post it at WP:QAI. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:47, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

I tried to see if you qualified for the Golden W but you don’t have any FPs that’s been on POTD sadly. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 10:22, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. I tried FP once but they said the photographer was not welcome, which ended my career there. How about making awards for ITN and OTD? there are five corners in the star, and if 2 and 3 qualify, 4 might also, no? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:25, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

This is a great point, but ITN may get phased out so I am going to wait until the RfC is over. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 13:46, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		This is for your tireless contributions. Pachu Kannan (talk) 15:31, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

thank you ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:33, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

Huge Congrats on 350k Edits, Gerda!

Editing Superhero Award

Hey Gerda, Wow, 350,000 edits! That’s such an incredible milestone! Your dedication and contributions inspire so many of us in the Misplaced Pages community. In fact, thanks to your inspiration, I just created my first article yesterday: α-Zeacarotene! Your passion really motivates others to keep improving the platform. Keep up the amazing work, and here’s to even more wiki adventures! UnKnownrNone (talk) 10:31, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

• Congratulations, Gerda. Unlike mine most of your edits are nit jost collecting yur own spilling mostikes. Martinevans123 (talk) 10:39, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
• Congratulations. In fact, you are number 99 with 375,040 edits. Misplaced Pages:List_of_Wikipedians_by_number_of_edits Grimes2 (talk) 13:30, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

  thank you, all - I never looked at that list ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:03, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Marina Kondratyeva

The article Marina Kondratyeva you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Marina Kondratyeva for comments about the article, and Talk:Marina Kondratyeva/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of 750h+ -- 750h+ (talk) 10:42, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Walter Jacob

On 27 October 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Walter Jacob, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 23:58, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Cucurbitaceae (Cucurbita and Lagenaria) displayed at the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid in 2016

Thank you, PFHLai, made my day! Today's Main page has three people from my sad list, and Gustavo Gutiérrez where I made minor improvements and got the better pic in, but it also features a TFA mostly written by a friend, a DYK section mentioning five women (one called Gerda), the OTD section a composition, and the TFP a pic from an opera: thanks to all! Time to write about a composition, and to thank more individually. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:44, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

And then I learned that Franz Kamphaus died. I saw him in the service on 6 October, which was held up for several minutes for him to arrive, assisted by two people. - I didn't take a pic inside because I was late myself, - here's an earlier one of the place partly decorated by disabled people. He always sat second row far right. I was left, fifth or so row. He looked attentive throughout, God's time is the best ... (recorded). A blessed soul, I am sure. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:15, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, you forgot to nominate Franz Kamphaus for RD. Grimes2 (talk) 16:51, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Forgot?? - Now, but I didn't want "him" to push out one of the three still there. He was always humble, no rush. Let Reuter come first! Thank you for what you added there, - great job! I was afraid I had to do it! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:54, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

another rich day, same people remembered, great life stories --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:02, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

... and another: Reformation Day and most of those mentioned above still remembered on the Main page - I'll look at the Botanical Garden again ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:46, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Franz Kamphaus

On 2 November 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Franz Kamphaus, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer 04:21, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

I wrote the article of Franz Kamphaus, bishop of Limburg from 1982 to 2007, a person I had always admired, as a translation, in 2014, when I noticed that his successor had an article in English but not this modest person. As you can read above, I saw him last a month ago when he attentively followed a service, pictured below. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:16, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

The other pic shows my view (in rehearsal) when we recently performed Haydn's Stabat Mater at Limburg Cathedral where he was bishop. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:32, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

6 October · Tatort service Marienkirche, Aulhausen Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, 1, 2 Hannes Wader: Heute hier, morgen dort Kommen und gehen Netz/Janssen: Im Meer der Zeit nicht untergehn Edelkötter/Weidinger: Geh mit uns auf unserm Weg

in memoriam Mozart: de morte transire ad vitam Franz Kamphaus

14 September · concert Limburg Cathedral Haydn Stabat Mater Domchor and Mädchenkantorei Limburg Chor St. Martin · project singers Domorchester Judith Kunz

Yesterday was another Tatort service in the monthly series that he always attended. They had a rose and a candle on the seat where he always sat, and didn't change the program because he would have liked it: with Rhein-Main-Brass, the first after the COVID19 pandemic with a concert before. The ensemble (2 trumpets, trombone, tuba) played classical and entertaining music in the concert, and folk songs, including "my" Geh aus, mein Herz, und suche Freud, in the service with the topic "Seasons", reflecting the seasons of the year and the seasons of life. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:19, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

story · music · places

I uploaded now the images seen before that service: golden, flowers, birds, Mary. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:50, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

FA opera help

Dear Gerda,

I hope life is treating you well. I was thinking it would be nice to have another modern opera as an FA, I think at the moment it is possibly only Nixon in China. However, I don't have experience with getting articles to FA status. Having read plenty of your articles over the years; and noticing you were on a list of mentors for FAC, I thought you might be able to help; or give some advice, or signpost me elsewhere. There are two short good articles Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Grounded that I was thinking about developing further; though they have a long way to go I'm sure. I would also be interested in improving an article I haven't edited yet, like Akhnaten.

Heavy Grasshopper (talk) 11:26, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Good ideas. I'm pretty busy, but can help looking. Sourcing Akhnaten more might be the best short-term goal ;) - Fire seems to have been liked more than Grounded, which can be a reason to prefer it for the next, or not. Thank you for what you put into them already, - watched them grow with pleasure. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:45, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks! Sure, I'll have a look at improving Akhnaten for now. Quite a big roles table in that article; possibly needs cutting to just the premiere, but feels destructive :( Heavy Grasshopper (talk) 12:22, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

The role table is sourced, and whatever you feel is too much could go to the talk. You could also split the tabel into premiere, with all roles), and (some) later performances with only the major roles. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:34, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Madeleine Riffaud

On 9 November 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Madeleine Riffaud, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 21:39, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

A remarkable woman! She's already off the Main page, - would have been so fitting on 11 November, a day when many remember war victims. I didn't want to write her story yesterday which was a day of singing with my church choir on a private anniversary. In music, I matched that to a choir singing in resistance to war (in 2022) at the same location, and Reger's Requiem (which isn't a Requiem) composed in memory of the victims of the First World War in 1915. - If you have little time, look at Riffaud's pic, supplied - as many others - by Storye book. With a bit more time, watch the images framing her biography (some authentic, some from film). If you have still more time, listen to OREYA singing, a chamber choir with only two women singers (both alto) then, because the others had to stay with their families while their husbands served in the war. With plenty of time, also listen to Reger's Soul, forget them not, first sung by the solo alto (17 minutes). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:47, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

10 November · service with choir Maria Königin, Niedernhausen Lobet den Herren alle, die ihn ehren Palestrina: Missa brevis (Kyrie, Sanctus) Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren Colin Mawby: Halleluja Rutter: A Clare Benediction Nun danket all und bringet Ehr Chor St. Martin

in memoriam Seele, vergiß sie nicht Madeleine Riffaud · Brian Boulton Jerome Kohl and those who have just given up

4 November 2022 · charity concert Maria Königin, Niedernhausen OREYA Music from Ukraine, from the 14th century to now listen (different church)

Pflaumentoffel

Hello, Gerda! I have made a draft for Pflaumentoffel. I am not great with German sources. Perhaps you are interested? It would be a wonderful Christmas DYK. Best, Thriley (talk) 19:51, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Re: Update

Hello, I hope you are having a good time and reaching for the ultimate in waldeinsamkeit. I am leaving you a note to inform you that I haven't forgotten about the update, but going forward, I will be doing much later, similar to the time you were doing it before. Schöne Ferien! Viriditas (talk) 22:40, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you from Teresina. Depending on my stamina - longest travel in years - I`ll prepare Barbara Aland soon - or not, then feel free to tell something about her. 16 Nov should stay from last year, then the soprano and the poet from my talk today. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:53, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

I was updating, and then it said "edit conflict". Look who showed up! I hope you are enjoying yourself. Viriditas (talk) 09:04, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

And stay away from the Supreme Court! Not a good time to present your case... Viriditas (talk) 09:06, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166

The article Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166 you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166 for comments about the article, and Talk:Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Kyle Peake -- Kyle Peake (talk) 09:40, 16 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Marina Kondratyeva

On 17 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marina Kondratyeva, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that ballerina Marina Kondratyeva served the Bolshoi Ballet and its school for over 70 years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marina Kondratyeva2. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Marina Kondratyeva).

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

I think that's too little about a singular woman. I wanted to prevent a hook like that, but due to travel and mourning I missed it. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:41, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

I'm very sorry to hear that you have been in mourning, Gerda. I hope you are healing and feeling better. ꧁Zanahary꧂ 06:49, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

I am healing. His death fell on a day of celebration, and I uploaded the pics. His funeral was yesterday, we sang Hevenu shalom aleichem, and it was good. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:51, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

We also sang Go to the land of light and peace. You can help with the translation. Today's service had a song that we sang together (Tochter Zion, freue dich). All pictured in music. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:20, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

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Thank you. I asked candidates questions, 11 times, but stopped caring. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 01:45, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

Candidates, I have a question. Please look at a 2024 DYK (further up):

• Liviu Holender chose lieder by five composers whose music was banned by the Nazis—Schreker, Zemlinsky, Mahler, Korngold and Schönberg—for a recital at the Oper Frankfurt.

What does it tell you about infoboxes for classical composers in 2024? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:33, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Helmut Bauer (bishop)

On 20 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Helmut Bauer (bishop), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Helmut Bauer confirmed around 150,000 young people, including 500 in Tanzania? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Helmut Bauer (bishop). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Helmut Bauer (bishop)).

Launchballer 00:03, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

As for the ballerina above, that seems too little, discussion at WP:ERRORS. The music for Requiem ís listed above, with a link in my story. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:24, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Pablo Barragán

On 22 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pablo Barragán, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Pablo Barragán originally wanted to be a jazz saxophonist, but was more attracted to the clarinet because he thought it resembled the human voice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pablo Barragán. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Pablo Barragán), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:02, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Canticle V: The Death of Saint Narcissus

On 22 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Canticle V: The Death of Saint Narcissus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Benjamin Britten was said to have composed Canticle V: The Death of Saint Narcissus "in the face of death"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Canticle V: The Death of Saint Narcissus. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Canticle V: The Death of Saint Narcissus), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Another year of tribute to Benjamin Britten on his birthday on Saint Cecilia's day, patron saint of music, - see my story. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:29, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Mentoring for FAC

Hi, I'm contacting you because I noticed your username is listed at WP:FAM and I am interested in nominating a FAC but have never done so in the past. I'm contacting several people listed as FA mentors so if you are busy that is okay. The article is Neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain disease. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration! IntentionallyDense 21:59, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

I am interested but you will need patience, - travel and more, just look around. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:11, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Sounds good thank you. I appreciate that you are busy but if you have time I would love to hear any feedback you have. Have fun with your travels! IntentionallyDense 22:15, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Amaury du Closel

On 25 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amaury du Closel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Amaury du Closel founded the Forum Voix Etouffées to revive music that was suppressed by 20th-century totalitarian regimes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amaury du Closel. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Amaury du Closel), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:03, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

I like the hook, for a welcome change. It connects nicely to one for Liviu Holender that I gave the arbitration candidates to think about. - I'm packing for the return trip, and will be available only when making the connection. Plenty of pics to come! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:14, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

Arbitration Question

The 2013 Arbitration Remedy #6 stated:

Community discussion recommended

6) The Arbitration Committee recommends that a well-publicized community discussion be held to address whether to adopt a policy or guideline addressing what factors should weigh in favor of or against including an infobox in a given article.

Passed 7 to 1, with 1 abstention at 00:18, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Did this discussion ever take place? If so, can you help me find it? Trumpetrep (talk) 03:01, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

No, it never happened (although I have asked candidates for arbitration year after year, look at this year's announcement above), but for me, the WP:Mozart RfC was it, where all the standard opposing points (usually 10) were defeated (again), this time by Voceditenore (again, but there were others also). - I think that project composers, where it all began with the RfC of 2010 (that I helped you to find) would be the proper location. Did you know that Worm That Turned (who wrote the infoboxes case) established the consensus for Beethoven, and Brian Boulton the one for Chopin? - Happy thanksgiving! I have other things on my mind today than boxes: people ;) - I am thankful for travel experiences and will upload images, - keep looking. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:59, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Odile Bailleux

On 28 November 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Odile Bailleux, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer 07:01, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

Dispute Resolution

Misplaced Pages:Dispute_resolution_noticeboard#Nikolai_Rimsky-Korsakov I was instructed by a volunteer at the Dispute Resolution page to notify you on your talk page about the request. (Sorry, I know you are focussing elsewhere today! I'm just trying to follow the rules...)Trumpetrep (talk) 17:30, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red December 2024

Women who died in 2024 · Religion #1day1woman · Education

--Lajmmoore (talk 18:45, 29 November 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

A barnstar for you!x 200!

	The Barnstar of Good Humor
	Love your random fun talk pages post. We need more of this from longtimers at Misplaced Pages! Moxy🍁 20:20, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Thank you Moxy. We sang Hevenu shalom aleichem at today's funeral, and it was good. I uploaded the second day of vacation pics. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:51, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Love you!!!!! Moxy🍁 20:57, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Siegfried Thiele

On 1 December 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Siegfried Thiele, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer 12:16, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

A new month, beginning with rich music to express sadness and happiness. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:40, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

in memoriam Hevenu shalom aleichem Michael Ruetz Ury · Brian Boulton Jerome Kohl and those who have just given up

29 November · funeral Hauptfriedhof Mainz Hevenu shalom aleichem Geh ins Land von Licht und Frieden

17 November · service São Francisco das Chagas, Bacabal Nun danket all und bringet Ehr blessing song

story · music · places

Today is the last day for the election of arbitrators. In the context of what I wrote above, it's of low interest to me. I asked all candidates a question, and found one so far who looked into the matter and didn't stay at the surface, Simonm223. Thiele was a composer, one of his pieces was called Kafka-Gesänge, and you can listen (click on story). Kafka came to my mind after the infoboxes arbcase in 2013. A compromise was tried by Brianboulton right then for his featured article Percy Grainger, another was implemented by Worm That Turned as the community consensus for Beethoven 2015. Why don't we follow that path? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:18, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

In 2020, my other model, Jerome Kohl, responded to a question for Aaron Copland (who died OTD in 1990), still on the article talk. Thiele was described as passionate, generous and inspiring, - so was that response. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:33, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

We'll sing tonight, double choir, in a service. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:55, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

call for collaboration

In the spirit of September recommendations:

• Y Marianne Preger-Simon: needs attention on ITNN --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:39, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
• Y Michael Ruetz now --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:29, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
• I need help with Bach's chorale cantatas for the season, detailed here. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:59, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Infobox RFC

I am not the proponent for an infobox. I have only prepared the infobox RFC for Trumpetrep, who is the originator of the infobox. I prepared the RFC after Trumpetrep filed a DRN that no one else responded to. I am neutral. Robert McClenon (talk) 17:06, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

Do you see, though, that the proposal will not even get my support. I give you a proposal based on Mozart. Common name on top, no burial information, only relatives with articles, only major occupations, list of works rather than someone's personal selection, no painter of portrait. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:15, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

Please do not discuss with me. You may either discuss with Trumpetrep or discuss in the RFC. You may include an alternate infobox in the RFC discussion. Or you can discuss in the DRN thread, because I haven't closed it yet. Robert McClenon (talk) 19:54, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

I said in the RfC that I'd go for the Mozart model, before I even proposed it here. There is no room for me in the RfC, in more than one sense. Trumpetrep, do you understand? I go travel again, with limited availability. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:36, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

I don't really understand what the issue is with the format of the infobox. The Request for Comment is a categorical one about whether or not the article should have an infobox. What is in the infobox can obviously be edited to align with Mozart's or whomever's. And for the record, this is the infobox that User:Antniomanso added to the article.Trumpetrep (talk) 21:41, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

I'm on my way to bed, sorry. In my first entry here, I explained what needs to be changed. The current one will not be accepted. Individual parameters can be discussed and possibly added. As it stands, the RfC doesn't ask if an infobox should be there, but if the particular one should be there. No from me. You have to have the common name on top, not the full name, for example. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:47, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

Anton Webern's birthday - also a good example. Someone who is not me better changes the proposal or it will fail. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:56, 3 December 2024 (UTC)

Okay, I have provided a copy of the infobox that matches Mozart's and addresses the concerns you spelled out here. It seemed wrong to replace the one Robert provided at the top of the Request for Comment. So, I put it in the discussion section. That's part of the ongoing issue here. There isn't a clear way to proceed, and when people ask for help, they don't get clear answers. Trumpetrep (talk) 20:27, 3 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! - I commented out my (slightly different) proposal here, not to confuse the counting of inclusions. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:36, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Kammerkonzert (Hartmann)

On 6 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kammerkonzert (Hartmann), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Karl Amadeus Hartmann completed his Hungarian-influenced composition Kammerkonzert during his period of inner emigration after Hitler's seizure of power? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kammerkonzert (Hartmann). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kammerkonzert (Hartmann)).

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

I heard this fascinating piece, see my story, and listen! - DYK had only room for Hitler, not the sound and dedication. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:08, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Sequenza XIV

On 7 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sequenza XIV, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that cellist Rohan de Saram's background as a geta bera drummer inspired Luciano Berio's Sequenza XIV? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sequenza XIV. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sequenza XIV), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

listen! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:20, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	Hello Gerda, while I don't think we've interacted before, I've seen the extensive work you do to improve Misplaced Pages and show incredible kindness to others. I wanted to give you this, and say that I appreciate all you do for Misplaced Pages and its community, and that you have more than earned this barnstar. ChrisWx ☁️ (talk - contribs) 04:26, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the nice surprise! I try to be kind, and it feels good to see it notived. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:20, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

You're very welcome Gerda, and of course! You are indeed a very kind and helpful editor, and I'm to give you something to commemorate that. Cheers, ChrisWx ☁️ (talk - contribs) 23:01, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Marianne Preger-Simon

On 7 December 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Marianne Preger-Simon, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 22:09, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

On your age & A humble proposal

If it is not a joke, I would say it’s quite impressive to achieve all this at your age of 15! Keep up!

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It seems that you are almost on your way to be a bach scholar. Would you mind to take the time to compose a list of great and useful resources you have known about bach? It should include but not limited to:

books (pre-modern, modern, post-modern, essays, monographs, bibliographies, collections of archival materials), articles, periodicals, essays (like those on High Fidelity), videos (publications, video essays, annotated video scores like those by gerubach), recordings (incl. audio essays like those by leonard bernstein), archived manuscripts, library digital & physical collections, places to visit…

Or could you tell someone like me that has only recently been hit by the greatness of bach (and looking forward to doing some substantial work here on wikipedia about bach) how to find more quality resources about bach? I and future new young bach-lovers would deeply appreciate your effort. Hym3242 (talk) 18:35, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! - The age given is of what is above the image: User:Gerda Arendt. The articles come with sources that I recommend to study. The great scholars here were Francis Schonken and Mathsci, - I feel like an amateur student in comparison. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:07, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, this is understatement. Grimes2 (talk) 18:31, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Michael Ruetz

On 9 December 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Michael Ruetz, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. charlotte 20:50, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you

I have no idea if I am in the "new" editor retention program, but I am aware that this feature is enabled by default for all users and think it is so awesome that you participated (and continue to participate?) in such an incredible idea. I think that the community based aspect of Misplaced Pages is what makes it such a marvel of human accomplishment and why I want to continue to volunteer my time to the project so again, thank you.

Someone has poured you tea.

Best, L.E. Rainer 19:18, 10 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for warm sentiment and tea, - feels good. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:25, 10 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you 2

Celebrating 10 years of your kindness! Thank you. Johnlp (talk) 23:53, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Perplexities after Escher

On 12 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Perplexities after Escher, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Perplexities after Escher, a composition for heckelphone, string quartet and double bass, is based on five graphic artworks by M. C. Escher? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Perplexities after Escher. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Perplexities after Escher), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

1=Launchballer 00:03, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

WiG Around the World Barnstar

		Women in Green Editathon October '24
		Thank you for contributing to Women in Green's 7th edit-a-thon! Your good article on Marina Kondratyeva has helped contribute to a more global representation of women on the encyclopedia. --Grnrchst (talk) 16:46, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Thomas Hertel

On 14 December 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Thomas Hertel, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 19:56, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Advice requested

Thank you for restoring my talk page two days ago; it seems they has an issue with me because I reverted their edit on Taylor Swift, which was clearly vandalism (you can look in the article history). They posted ramblings on my talk, which I archived cause I had no idea how to respond. It seems they won’t leave me alone like here. I already asked them to stop and leave me alone, but I’ve never reported anyone for conduct, where should I go? Any help you can give is appreciated. Rfl0216 (talk) 00:37, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

I have not reported anybody either. - I have good people watching here, - perhaps they know better. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 00:42, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings!

Hello there, 'tis the season again, believe it or not, the years pass so quickly now! A big thank you for all of your contributions to Misplaced Pages in 2024! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and here's to a happy and productive 2025! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:39, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and - as this year - let's do it together! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:42, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

Seasons greetings

Hello Gerda Arendt: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Misplaced Pages. Cheers, 7&6=thirteen (☎) 13:13, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you, I'm getting in the mood by expanding 6 Bach cantatas to GA ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:41, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

• —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:53, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you, - also for you, and listen to my story (below) --

Season's greetings!

Hi, Gerda! Hope my winter well-wishes find you well. I saw your comment on the Chopin waltz rediscovered earlier this year and wondered if you had heard about the Mozart piece discovered the month before that, Ganz kleine Nachtmusik. Season's cheers to you! Rotideypoc41352 (talk · contribs) 20:28, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and yes, I did. On Beethoven's birthday ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:15, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

Peace

Peace is a state of balance and understanding in yourself and between others, where respect is gained by the acceptance of differences, tolerance persists, conflicts are resolved through dialog, people's rights are respected and their voices are heard, and everyone is at their highest point of serenity without social tension.

• Buster Seven Talk (UTC) 22:08, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

  thank you, Buster, for the annual reminder --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:14, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Io Saturnalia!

		Io, Saturnalia!
		Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and distraction-free. Ealdgyth (talk) 15:11, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and similar wishes also for you. This year, a bishop died. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:06, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Gerda Arendt, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. Happy editing, Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 17:10, 17 December 2024 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 17:10, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you for coming over, best wishes for a happy new year to you, too --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:14, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

>— Benison (Beni · talk) 15:43, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and also to you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:01, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Abishe (talk) 21:56, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and same for you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Love you! Jenhawk777 (talk) 23:13, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for coming over, more on your talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

		Season's Greetings
		Wishing everybody a Happy Holiday Season, and all best wishes for the New Year! The Adoration of the Magi in the Snow (1563) by Pieter Bruegel the Elder is my Wiki-Christmas card to all for this year. Johnbod (talk) 17:36, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Ah, the one I wanted to review ;) - thank you! Best wishes, John --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:50, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Nadolig Llawen

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda.
Happy Christmas and Best wishes for a peaceful 2025: "Gabriel's Message" performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir.
("Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen", Basque folk carol)

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Martinevans123 (talk) 13:06, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

I look forward to listening! Thank you, Martin! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:02, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

I somehow think you may have heard it before! But interesting origin: "A Basque folk carol, originally based on Angelus ad virginem, a 13th or 14th Century Latin carol, it was collected by Charles Bordes and then paraphrased into English by Sabine Baring-Gould, who had spent a winter as a boy in the Basque country. The tune is called "Gabriel's Message"." Martinevans123 (talk) 14:52, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Eguberri on! Grimes2 (talk) 15:09, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

p.s. not having visited your Talk page for quite a while, Gerda, and not having seen Johnbod's post above, before I composed and added my own message, I must regard it as extreme coincidence that I should have chosen that image of the painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder! Martinevans123 (talk) 15:21, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Your Bruegel is without falling snow. Grimes2 (talk) 15:41, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Yeah, my one was about 2:15, before it started. I'll ask him if he can add a bit... Snow coincidence?? Martinevans123 (talk) 15:52, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Thou shalt visit my talk daily ;) - Or DYK before Christmas: it won't be Christmas without the annual image article by Johnbod. Martin, I fixed an unclosed br in your exquisite message, which renders the rest of page purple at least in my setup. For some reason I don't know, almost every handmade message come with some formatting flaw. I still prefer those, of course. About my 5 GAs for the feast days: one is done (my "card" to come), one is waiting in review (hopefully for DYK), and I'll send the third nom out now, for Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41. Who will review in time (for hopefully another DYK), that is the question. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:49, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Purple?? Oh sorry, thanks for the tip. Martinevans123 (talk) 16:01, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

only in edit mode --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:09, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

Christmas markets

		Best to you
		Off we go on holidays to Belgium; will be a lot of xmass markets but more importantly van Eycks, Van der Weydens and Memblings in Bruges, Brussels and Ghent. Can't wait and as always thanks for sharing and exposing me this year again to both classical and modern works had not known about; you are a rock. Ceoil (talk) 02:45, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you so much, Ceoil, for the personal note. I enjoyed our conversations over the year very much, you opened my eyes for art wider, such as this unusual snow painting! It connects well to the cemetery, and Paris impressions (music there, images to come). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:52, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings!

★Trekker (talk) is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Xmas, Eid, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

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Thank you for coming over, and I wish you the same! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:33, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Have a very happy Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Gerda Arendt! Or Season's Greetings or Happy Winter Solstice! As the year winds to a close, I would like to take a moment to recognize your hard work and offer heartfelt gratitude for all you do for Misplaced Pages. And for all the help you've thrown my way over the years. May this Holiday Season bring you nothing but joy, health and prosperity. Onel5969 22:54, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Onel5969 22:54, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the appreciation (in lovely design!) and the wishes, - same to you! I'm getting in the mood by looking at Bach's 7 chorale cantatas for the occasion, and you (all) can help ;) Check out #music if some is for you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:54, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas from the Bishonen conglomerate!

Bishonen | tålk 13:32, 23 December 2024 (UTC).

cute, sweet and rich, - same to you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:15, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

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I'm wishing you a Merry Christmas, because that is what I celebrate. Feel free to take a "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" if you prefer.  :) BOZ (talk) 18:14, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and also for you! - I could use help for upgrading some chorale cantatas that Bach wrote for the season ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:17, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

ps: some people who disagree with me don't like me posting on their talk pages, - how could I spread? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:19, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Wishes

@Gerda Arendt Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyous festive season! MSincccc (talk) 18:24, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and also to you! - Off to rehearsal to make it better ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:28, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

my story 24 December

Jan Sandström
composed the Motorbike Concerto, and
a setting of "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen"
for two choirs a cappella:
one in four parts, singing Praetorius,
and the other in eight parts.

listen

24 December 2011

listen --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:25, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

	Happy holidays!
	Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with love and joy, a Happy Holiday season surrounded by warmth and laughter, and a New Year brimming with hope, happiness, and success! 🎄🎉✨ Baqi:) (talk) 10:30, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you for good wishes, same to you - silent love and joy in my story 24 December (just above) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:41, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

	Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025
	Hello Gerda, I'm sending warm wishes to you and your family throughout the holiday season. May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the festive season brings. Here is a toast to a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!. scope_creep 12:40, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you, feels good, - same to you, and listen to my story a bit above --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:55, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

(Season's Greetings)

X

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

X

Frohe Weinachten und

alles gute zur neuen Jahr!

Wesołych Świąt i

Szczęśliwego nowego roku!

Linksmų Kalėdų ir

laimingų Naujųjų Metų!

– Sca (talk) 13:38, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for coming over, and same to you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Dear Gerda,
Hoping you're keeping well? All is well here; still busy creating articles and improving existing ones!
Thank you for all your kind and musical messages throughout the year, and for everything you're doing for all of us!
All very best wishes to you and yours for 2025.
With kind regards;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. 16:37, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, you are welcome, and best wishes for you, too --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

And a Happy New Year!

May your holidays be filled with peace and joy. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year! Векочел (talk) 17:07, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
Adapted from {{Xmas6}}. Spread the cheer by adding {{subst:User:Altamel/Christmas}} to their talk page.

Merry Christmas, Gerda! Векочел (talk) 17:07, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you, and also to you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

my story 25 December

Merry Christmas!

On Christmas Day 1724,
Bach led the first performance of
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91,
based on the Christmas hymn
written by Martin Luther
in 1524.

watch

25 December 2024

Your GA nomination of Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121

The article Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121 you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121 and Talk:Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Kyle Peake -- Kyle Peake (talk) 09:21, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Minor barnstar
	Thank you for your contributions 🗽Freedoxm🗽(talk • contribs) 07:27, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, but would you mind being a bit more specific for what you want to thank me? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:30, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

nomination

I have nominated History of Christianity - again - please take a look and criticize at will. Here: Misplaced Pages:Featured article candidates/History of Christianity/archive2 Jenhawk777 (talk) 23:47, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

I saw it, watching the FAC page, but you'll need patience. I'm determined to make 5 Bach cantatas GA, and it has just worked for the first! I'll join you on FAC, because I thought it would have been a good TFA for Christmas, - next year perhaps. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:57, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Nomination of Der Herr wird dich mit seiner Güte segnen for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Der Herr wird dich mit seiner Güte segnen is suitable for inclusion in Misplaced Pages according to Misplaced Pages's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Der Herr wird dich mit seiner Güte segnen until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.

Polyamorph (talk) 09:37, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

That's an interesting contribution to the season. The Lord will bless you with His goodness, as the title says. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:55, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Wolfgang Becker (director, born 1954)

On 18 December 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Wolfgang Becker (director, born 1954), which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 22:43, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

If you have a moment...

could you perhaps look into what has gone on at the Enneagram of Personality page, primarily in its History section? (Asking because in an earlier season, I was impressed by your work in various contexts.)

We did extensive editing there because we found misused sources (as you will see), then submitted the edits because the page is under a level of protection, the edit was approved (making it appear that there were two votes in favor of the edit, ours, and the editor approving it). Nevertheless, the whole of our edit was subsequently reverted en masse, without regard to any quality of work that was done (including the hour or more devoted just to citation-checking, which led to the issues being found). The bottom line is that we expressed no opinions, just quoted citations chosen earlier by others, at length (to make clear what they actually said).

We truly haven't a pony in this race (view in the overarching matter), we simple were aiming to make the article sound with regard to the sources it already cited. Our edit result did include some section tags, as there were rather egregious problems that were evident.

As it stands, we have reverted that earlier reversion, to return our earlier edit, in the belief that there were two votes favoring it. But we will not touch things again. (We understand there is strong bias against IP editors, even ones with decades here.) Cheers. 71.239.132.212 (talk) 04:37, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

I have a moment to tell you that 1) I'm not familiar with the topic, 2) I'm not a person welcome in some discussions. I have another moment to tell you that 3) I get suspicious if I hear "we" without explanation what "we" is meant. I took several moments to look into it nonetheless, but see no discussion on the article talk, but a pointer to the fringe noticeboard, in general, not to a specific discussion. 4) I'm not familiar with that corner. 5) It would take me too long to find it myself and study it.

6) You - or anybody - should not revert back when reverted, but discuss. (WP:BRD, as you will know if you have been here for decades.) Please go to the article talk page and raise your concern there if needed, and find supporters among people interested in the article, and/or argue further in the noticeboard discussion. I'll watch and say something if I have the impression it might help. - I'd like to ping you but it doesn't work for IPs. How about signing on? Next time you ask (anybody) for help, please supply needed links, such as to the exact noticeboard discussion. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:36, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

There is now a discussion on the talk. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:28, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41

Hi Gerda, hope you are well. In this edit to Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 you've used {{sfn|Wolf|2024}}, but there's no work "Wolf 2024" listed. DuncanHill (talk) 12:20, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

thank you, - I should have looked after editing but was too tired - year 2010 as in several others, fixed --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:35, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. DuncanHill (talk) 12:37, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Hauptfriedhof Mainz

On 21 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hauptfriedhof Mainz, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the main cemetery of Mainz was established in 1803 and became the model for the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in Paris? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hauptfriedhof Mainz. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hauptfriedhof Mainz), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

In my story, you can walk with a guide from Jamaica where Peter Cornelius is buried. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:19, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Sigrid Kehl

On 22 December 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Sigrid Kehl, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer 09:13, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41

The article Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 and Talk:Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Tails Wx -- Tails Wx (talk) 22:04, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from London ...

and may the New Year be a safe one, filled with peace and plenty.

Best wishes, Voceditenore (talk) 09:58, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, lovely to hear your voice. Did you ever see that Rimsky opera? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:07, 25 December 2024 (UTC)