English Translation by Robert Shaw; Performance Edition by Cory D. Wikan

Few know Johannes Brahms’s A German Requiem as well as Robert Shaw, who performed the work over a hundred times, including on two acclaimed recordings. With this scholarly edition, Cory D. Wikan preserves the characteristically meticulous work of Shaw, who was exceptionally dedicated to ensuring the composer’s message was revealed in every performance he led.

This edition includes both Shaw’s English translation as well as the original German text. Also included are Shaw’s own performance and diction markings informed by the countless hours he spent studying and performing the work.

Wikan’s edition is a thorough, clean, and scholarly score that is equally suited for performances in English or German and, most importantly, is based on extensive research of and experience with Shaw’s methods.