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Exploring Rare Manuscripts on IMSLP – Any Tips?
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:56 am
by mikasabaggins
Hi everyone, I’ve been exploring IMSLP for a while, and I’m particularly interested in finding rare or lesser-known manuscripts that aren’t commonly performed. Does anyone have tips on how to search effectively for these, or know of any hidden gems that might be overlooked? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Re: Exploring Rare Manuscripts on IMSLP – Any Tips?
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2025 2:27 pm
by annasmith
Hey mikasabaggins,
One approach I’ve found useful is to really dig into the “Composer” and “Advanced Search” sections—filter by lesser-known composers or by specific time periods that interest you
Re: Exploring Rare Manuscripts on IMSLP – Any Tips?
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2025 11:28 pm
by kosboot
You can search the categories:
Category:Composers' holographs from the 1500s
Category:Composers' holographs from the 1800s
Category:Composers' holographs from the 1700s
Category:Composers' holographs from the 1800s
Category:Composers' holographs from the 1900s
Or:
Category:Manuscripts from the 1400s
and go up to the 20th century.
And just Category:Manuscripts will work as well.