Tag Archives: Copyright

Why “Not worth a mention”?

Posted on 27 April 2018 by mj263

You may have wondered why our latest exhibition, in and around the Anderson Room, celebrating the work of female composers has the odd title of “Not worth a mention“. The idea for the exhibition came about through a chance conversation … Continue reading →

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A fair deal

Posted on 27 February 2015 by mj263

For the last week librarians worldwide have been celebrating Fair Use, or, as we call it in the UK, Fair Dealing. So, what’s it all about? Fair Dealing is a term used to describe some limited activities that are allowed without infringing copyright. … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday PRS

Posted on 26 September 2014 by mj263

April 1st, 1914 was a momentous day. On that day the Performing Right Society was born. The PRS exists to collect money for the publication and recording of music in the UK, and to pay the composers and lyricists who … Continue reading →

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Tempus fug(ue)it

Posted on 18 October 2013 by mj263

You must excuse the terrible title pun. Blame it on my colleague Justin, who had both the bright idea to suggest this post, and is also responsible for the Staff Quiz team name, Piotr Zak (more on that elsewhere on MusiCB3). One … Continue reading →

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A slightly different procedure to last year

Posted on 4 January 2013 by Clemens Gresser

Last December I wrote “The same procedure as every year…”; this is not its follow-up – rather it’s a slightly different angle. Whereas last year I was looking ahead at which composer’s music would be out of copyright from 1st … Continue reading →

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The same procedure as every year…

Posted on 23 December 2011 by Clemens Gresser

This is the last post on MusiCB3 – for this year. And every time before the end of the year I have the same procedure: I check which composers died 70 years ago (as any music written by a composer … Continue reading →

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A case of piracy?

Posted on 8 September 2010 by mj263

The Music Department recently acquired a set of harpsichord sonatas by Giuseppe Sarti , printed in London by the Sami-born printer, Henric Fougt (or Fought). Lacking title and final pages, and with an unusual typeface, this slightly scruffy item conceals … Continue reading →

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