Die Neue Zeitschrift für Musik (English - New Journal of Music) was a music magazine published in Leipzig, founded by Robert Schumann. Its first issue appeared on 3 April 1834.
Although the first editor was Julius Knorr, most of the work on the early issues of the Neue Zeitschrift (NZM) was undertaken by Schumann himself; in 1835, when a new publisher was found, Schumann's name appeared as editor. In his reviews he gave full vent to his opinions of the new generation of musicians who deserved acclaim, including Chopin and Berlioz.
In June 1843 Schumann's other commitments made him give up editorship of the magazine, and in 1844 Franz Brendel became owner and editor. Probably the most famous publication in NZM under his editorship was Richard Wagner's anti-Jewish article "Das Judenthum in der Musik" published under the pseudonym K.Freigedank ('Freethought') in volume 33, no. 19 (3 September 1850). This prompted calls for Brendel's resignation from the board of the Leipzig Conservatory by Ignaz Moscheles and other teachers there — Wagner's article had insulted the memory of Felix Mendelssohn, the conservatory's founder — but had little further effect at the time. Brendel continued to edit the magazine until his death in 1868.
NZM Today
The Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, under the aegis of Schott,[1] continues to be the primary vehicle for writing on contemporary music, including classical, jazz, rock, and sound art. Each issue focuses on a particular topic, and includes a variety of essays, CD and book reviews. [2]
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