Beyond the Notes is a worthy conclusion of Breitkopf & Härtel’s long-standing collaboration with the renowned conductor and Ravel expert, Jean-François Monnard. This slim volume brings together the informative introductory texts from the individual Urtext editions, offering interested readers an insight into the editor’s wealth of knowledge and experience. Beyond the Notes offers – a supplementary foreword – selected music examples – a chronological overview – an interview with the editor