User talk:Gerda Arendt/2024

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my story today:

Two conductors
shared performances
of Verdi's Messa da Requiem
in St. Martin, Idstein.

21 November 2010

Palmeri: Misatango
Reulein: Te Deum
look and listen to us

(from User:Gerda Arendt/Stories)

music ad memory

20 January · service St. Martin, Idstein Zu dir, o Gott, erheben wir Psalm 25 Alle Menschen höret auf dies neue Lied Gelobet sei der Herr · 1 September 2019 Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine

in memoriam Mozart: Lacrymosa Ewa Podleś Gerd Uecker Brian Boulton Jerome Kohl and those who have just given up

26 November 2023 · concert St. Martin, Idstein Pärt: Fratres Pärt: Da pacem Domine Mozart: Requiem

2024

I made two cards for the transition from 2023 to 2024:

Happy New Year 2024

Bach composed
Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht,
BWV 134a,
as a congratulatory cantata
for the court of Köthen,
first performed
on New Year's Day 1719.

14 July 2010

Lobpreiset all zu dieser Zeit

Happy New Year 2024

A German theologian wrote
"Vertraut den neuen Wegen"
(Trust the new ways)
to the melody of
Lob Gott getrost mit Singen
(Praise God confidently with singing)
to be sung at a wedding in Eisenach
shortly before the fall of the Wall.

7 April 2021

A little child, a little lamb, on a backdrop of war and death: hoping for more peace in 2024! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:38, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

These were my "stories" on 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2023. If you want to follow a daily sentence throughout the year, use {{User Gerda Arendt/Top}}, and for the calendar pictures and the music of the year, see User:Gerda Arendt/Images 2024. Let's stay inspired and connected. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:18, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

2024 · the anniversary of Bach's chorale cantatas

January songs

Vertraut den neuen Wegen Geh aus, mein Herz, und suche Freud fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam my song of defiance Hevenu shalom aleichem

2024 is the anniversary of the Achtliederbuch, the first Lutheran hymnal of 500 years ago, and - possibly related - Bach's cycle of Chorale cantatas 300 years ago. His works and the chorales on which they are based will be a focus for 2024. Ongoing are locations that played a role in my life, recent deaths, music heard and sung, composers, gardens. Watch my user page for articles, done in collaboration. Compare 2023 for the amazing number of users who began and expanded articles. Thanks also to reviewers, and I do plan to review more and write less, and in writing, focus more on quality than the little daily article.

2024 talk begins at #Have a happy New Year, Gerda!, 2024 calender pics and musical events begin here, and the 2024 diary of my own pictures of places, songs, food, flowers ... will come here, - just watch those lists if you are interested.

My talk goes like this: on top there's the top story related to the day. Right here you see the image of the month with songs of the month, typically related to meetings with friends who gave them to me. Below are three boxes, often one for people remembered and two for musical experiences, performing or listening. In these boxes, topics related to the top story and topics featured on the Main page appear bold. I archive from time. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:35, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Have a happy New Year, Gerda!

The Corvette ZR1 is wishing you a Happy New Year! This greeting (and season) promotes WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!

The 🏎 Corvette 🏍 ZR1^{(The Garage)} 23:54, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you, and a good peaceful 2024 also to you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:42, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Belated seasons greetings; great contribution

Belated Christmas greetings and happy new year. I have not sent my usual greetings this season. Coordinator work, preparing a talk for January 2 and real life have me quite busy. I just took better notice of User:Gerda Arendt/Stories. As always, this is another great contribution to the project by you. Donner60 (talk) 22:29, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you, Donner60, and all the best for 2024! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:42, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year

		Happy New Year!
		Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and distraction-free and may Janus light your way. Ealdgyth (talk) 14:34, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for coming over, Ealdgyth, - please take my card from below, in hope of enlightenment. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:38, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year 2024!

	Happy New Year!
	Hello Gerda Arendt: Did you know ... that back in 1885, Wikipedia editors wrote Good Articles with axes, hammers and chisels? Thank you for your contributions to this encyclopedia using 21st century technology. I hope you don't get any unnecessary blisters. CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 19:20, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you again, Raju! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:38, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Gerda Arendt!

Happy New Year!

Gerda Arendt,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Abishe (talk) 20:40, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Abishe (talk) 20:40, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you, Abishe, - my card is below. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:13, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

Dear Gerda, I apologize for not replying to your thoughtful messages. December is usually a busy month for me; this one has been even more so, much of it because of my own doing! But I wanted to let you know that I did read them and that it means very much to me that you took the trouble to think of me, despite my occasional irascibility. (Within me the patrimony of my hot-blooded Italian forebears are ever in conflict with the expressive austerity of my Basque ancestors!) Thank you for everything that you do on here. My sincerest wishes to you for good health and much joy in 2024! :) —CurryTime7-24 (talk) 21:43, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for your personal expression, and have a good curry time in 2024 - brief, off to the village fireworks to come. I just finished my pics of 2023, and it was a good harvest, in the end of many Christmas trees, angels, high water and a flaming sky. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:38, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Have a wonderful New Year, Gerda!

	A year filled with music and song, food and friends, hiking and nature!
	Hi Gerda Arendt, Best wishes that the new year brings peace, prosperity, health and happiness. Thank you for everything you do for the Wikipedia community, your article improvements, and bringing people together here. Image: New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree Oji, Utagawa Hiroshige, woodcut, 1857 Netherzone (talk) 00:13, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Netherzone, thank you for a lovely start in the new year, - see my "response" (written before I went to bed).

Happy New Year!

	Happy New Year!
	Happy New Year from Martha and I! Appalachian Spring was one of many articles you helped me with this year, and I am beyond grateful for the support and time you've given me in my first full year as an editor. Here's to a new year of composers, compositions, and singers! MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 00:43, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the personal greeting, and it's all my pleasure, MyCatIsAChonk. Igor and I. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:02, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

My 31 December card

Happy New Year 2024

A German theologian wrote
"Vertraut den neuen Wegen"
(Trust the new ways)
to the melody of
Lob Gott getrost mit Singen
(Praise God confidently with singing)
to be sung at a wedding in Eisenach
shortly before the fall of the Wall.

7 April 2021

(from User:Gerda Arendt/Stories)

A little child, a little lamb, on a backdrop of war and death: hoping for more peace in 2024! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:38, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Stephen Gould (tenor)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Stephen Gould (tenor) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of MyCatIsAChonk -- MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 14:22, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Mentoring FAC

Hello @Gerda Arendt I am looking to bring the article Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Featured article status. I was wondering if you could act as my mentor. The article is about a member of the British royal family who was sent to Germany to take a title in his youth and later became involved in the Nazi regime. I don't think royal or political history is what you usually work on but I thought as you are from Germany you might be more familiar with the subject than some of the other possible mentors. Thanks, Llewee (talk) 17:53, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

I'll happily look (but not immediately), but then probably will recommend a peer review also. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:27, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	I bestow this award to you, Gerda, for being an untiring teacher. Along with creating so many new music articles that the world can enjoy, you also share with me (and others) interesting anecdotes about the music and your life. I really appreciate the learnings from the messages you leave, and as a token of my thanks, this barnstar is for you. Rosiestep (talk) 20:41, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Rosie, that's very original and touching! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:42, 3 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel

On 5 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the new Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel, listing 420 compositions, was introduced at a festival celebrating Abel's tercentenary in Köthen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Wonderful to see this on the main page after the wait! MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 17:15, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

About time. Article begun in May, meant to appear with the Abel Fest in June. Then we missed his birthday on 22 December. I wanted it with the image, for various reasons,

The new
Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel,
listing 420 compositions,
was introduced
at a festival
celebrating Abel's tercentenary
in Köthen.

5 January 2024

but this is better than nothing. - What do you think of the nom for Anna Nekhames? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Hermann Baumann (musician)

On 5 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Hermann Baumann (musician), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 01:00, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, PFHLai, for the first of the year. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

1. Hermann Baumann (musician) - PFHLai (talk) 01:00, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

A thought

Johann Heinrich Walchs funeral march would make a page worth having. Moonraker (talk) 01:05, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Good idea, give it a start. I'd copy from some other march or an overture, my favourite being Ouvertüre zum "Fliegenden Holländer", wie sie eine schlechte Kurkapelle morgens um 7 am Brunnen vom Blatt spielt. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:31, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Macht hoch die Tür

The article Macht hoch die Tür you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Macht hoch die Tür and Talk:Macht hoch die Tür/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Schminnte -- Schminnte (talk) 03:01, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:50, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Nomination of Zion, auf, werde licht for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Zion, auf, werde licht is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Zion, auf, werde licht until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.

Fram (talk) 08:59, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Macht hoch die Tür

The article Macht hoch die Tür you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Macht hoch die Tür for comments about the article, and Talk:Macht hoch die Tür/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article has never appeared on the Main Page as a "Did you know" item, and has not appeared within the last year either as "Today's featured article", or as a bold link under "In the news" or in the "On this day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear at DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On this day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Schminnte -- Schminnte (talk) 22:24, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Ryland Davies

On 9 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ryland Davies, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 1974 recording of Mozart's Così fan tutte with Ryland Davies as Ferrando was used in a 1995 film by the Salzburg Marionette Theatre? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ryland Davies. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ryland Davies), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Chris Karrer

On 9 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Chris Karrer, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 22:18, 9 January 2024 (UTC)

Rachmaninoff

Dear Gerda,
A few days ago I posted a complaint at Talk:Sergei Rachmaninoff#Personal opinions, but now I'm not at all sure that my complaint is valid in terms of WP policies. If you get a chance, would you mind looking at it, and then the article Sergei Rachmaninoff to see if you agree with me that the non-factual opinions on Rachmaninoff's compositions cited from Max Harrison's book are inappropriate. If you do agree that at least some such opinions are inappropriate, I would have no idea which ones might be acceptable or over the line, or what could be rephrased somehow (I do not have or know Harrison's book) as opposed to their simply being removed. (And I'm sure that your talk page has watchers, who might want to chime in.) Many thanks for any help. Milkunderwood (talk) 00:41, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

I have many things open right now, and don't know R. well, - perhaps take this to the article talk, or project composers. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:34, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK?

Hello dear one, History of Christianity has finally made it through to GA, and I was wondering - as you have so much experience writing DYK? hooks - if you could help give me an idea of what might be a good one for this article? I am completely without ideas.

Oh, and do you know anything about how to take an article to A-class? I read their instructions, added the A-class current thing and nothing dropped down like they said it would. I was thinking "A" might be a better next step than going straight to FA - which I dearly want this article to be - but want very much to be fully prepared for this time. I want all my little duckies in a perfectly straight row... Jenhawk777 (talk) 19:11, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

I'll look but have little time, - can you give a vague idea. Also: my hooks are typically not wanted at DYK. - I know nothing about A class, and recommend you go to peer review (which takes patience, but you can always end it), then FA. Congratulations: GA for such a broad topic is a remarkable achievement! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:29, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Have done the peer review thing 3 times in prepping for GA, so maybe, but maybe not. IDK. You're busy, it's okay. No worries. Thanx for the congrats. Jenhawk777 (talk) 04:57, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

Jen, I am sorry, we missed it. I don't know why I thought of it this morning, but it's weeks too late. For the next DYK, better ask User:AirshipJungleman29 who knows the current DYK trends. - As for peer review, you could close it if you like, or a bot will do that after a month. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:39, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Gerda Arendt, one step ahead of you ;) ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 19:44, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for that relief! Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:46, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Okay, what just happened? Jenhawk777 (talk) 21:28, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

I thought I had missed nominating, and AJ sent the relief that while I missed, you didn't. It got reviewed and approved, as you probably know. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:37, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

Notice

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 23:45, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

• Gerda, perhaps if you started out every hook with "Did you know ... that Narutolovehinata5 is very important ... and also [insert hook here]. --Floquenbeam (talk) 00:10, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For all the wonderful things you do for the encyclopedia, especially for spreading friendship, and for bringing music to the main page with your DYK work there. Thank you for being you! Netherzone (talk) 01:00, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

Seconding @Netherzone here. I didn't see the post in time to oppose vehemently. But I love what you bring to all areas, especially talk pages since that's where I frequently see you @Gerda Arendt. Thanks for always sharing your passions with us. Star Mississippi 17:59, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

I offer you my deepest apologies Gerda

Hello Gerda. I would just want you to know that I am very sorry for the ANI discussion I started earlier. I had been having some real-life stress lately and it felt like it may have affected my feelings on-wiki. I'm very sorry for the attitude I have shown you over the past few weeks. I very much appreciate your efforts on Wikipedia and your dedication to the project even if we disagree on many things, and I just want to let you know that despite everything that has happened you are still an editor I admire and respect. You are a net positive to DYK and while we may disagree on views, what we can agree on is that your articles are very informative and a net good to the project. Again, I am sorry for what I have done. Rest assured that regardless of our differences I support your efforts on Wikipedia to improve our coverage on classical music and Germany. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 02:46, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

I woke up thinking Joy to the world. I tried to bring joy, it's turned into trivia, and I'm accused of bad faith. Travelling now, no time to even look. Before looking, I can't tell if I can accept apologies, which may may be tomorrow. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:52, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

Narutolovehinata5, still today, I'm on a train, the train has a connection (all things that can't be taken for granted): apologies for attitude accepted, but I hope that it really will change, because I felt it becoming a danger to diversity of information and freedom of speech. For those unfamiliar with the situation: we escalated over the hook for Kihwan Sim, which was replaced in prep against my protest. That hook should not run, it's a triviality said about a living person who deserves merit for specific achievements. - I looked at the thread and found some gems of support there that I will place in my "blushing" cabinet, - thank you, all! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:19, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

This is not an indictment of Naruto but like others on the AN/I thread I have found that Wikipedia seems to have become more hostile. I suppose one could surmise at least somewhat that it is born out of necessity. We appear to live at a time where I feel my thoughts on life and the way I wish to live life are going the way of faeries and dragons. Nobody cares, love is fleeting, and civility and affording basic human respect are more centered on your position in relation to mine rather than the fact you are a fellow human being. The cruelty is not AN/I or Naruto's position. The cruelty is everything that has led up to it. People are becoming less nice and we are told it is normal, discussions less civil but we are told to accept it. Where is the empathy?

Gerda, you are a blessing and so precious, my friend. I said it after we first met and I maintain that yours is one the brightest lights I have been so fortunate to meet here. Keep singing, keep shining, keep being you. --ARoseWolf 13:52, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

For a sunbeam on these winter afternoons

		The DYK Barnstar
		My small thanks for the large amount of work you do here, Rjjiii (talk) 09:02, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

The Medal for Joy

	The medal for bringing joy to Wikipedia
	The ANI thread was closed by the OP before there could be a formal close by a third party. Reviewing it post-close, I see a strong consensus that you should be awarded a medal for the joy that you bring to Wikipedia. So, here it is - enjoy! And thanks from me personally for all of our past interactions, and all the work you do here. Girth Summit (blether) 19:30, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

THIS! Gerda you are a beloved contributor, who first encouraged me to submit a DYK and taught me how the process worked by your kind words, "watch what I do". I've learned so much from you over the years about patience, diplomacy, and of course I appreciate how you generously spread joy, music, food, and nature within this community, and the global community. And personally, you have educated this old-skool rock-n-roller about opera and classical music general. You rock, girl! Thank you, precious! Netherzone (talk) 03:19, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Upper Bounds

Hi, Gerda, I hope you will forgive me for overstepping my bounds. They are both positive to infinity & beyond. I look forward to seeing your postings online in the future. You do some amazing things around here :) cheers to the 11th & to 2024! Ktochle (talk) 20:49, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

A musical barnstar!

		The Music Barnstar
		For your hard work on expanding so many articles on musical compositions, hymns, opera and lesser-known singers, and bringing many of them to ITN! Keep up the good work! ChaotıċEnby(t · c) 21:30, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Kihwan Sim

On 12 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kihwan Sim, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kihwan Sim, a bass-baritone performer at the Oper Frankfurt, learned to play the tuba during his two years of military service? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kihwan Sim. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kihwan Sim), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Kihwan Sim

Thank you for support, barnstars and recognition. I had a great day with friends and family, and am too tired for individual comments. What brought us here was my DYK nomination for a singer who fascinated me, Template:Did you know nominations/Kihwan Sim, followed by questioning the sourcing for part of the hook together with the suggestion of a completely different hook, WT:DYK#Kihwan Sim. I was away, and didn't see that this new hook, although I objected and explained that I was away, was put in prep. I still object, a) because it says something trivial about him instead of celebrating his achievements, b) because I hate to be held responsible for putting "military" on the Main page. It reached the Main page now. Help?? - I will have no time for Wikipedia today, as yesterday. - For those who believe that our readers are not interested in opera: in the last case of an opera singer, Ryland Davies, more people viewed the opera than the singer. Let's not underestimate our readers, and not censor what we offer them. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 00:11, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Still little time: I told the story today that I wanted to tell, and the Main page still has the story I think tells too little. Thank you for all support, but the most wanted support would be to change that. The approved version is in the nomination, also a modified hook that was taken to prep. Everybody: don't miss to look and listen, Sim and Guggeis in interview, and the French revolution hints ;) - "Se vuol ballare" --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:47, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

I totally get your POV and I sympathize, but I think the hook on the main page is quite good. I understand that you think differently. Sometimes when we get really close to a subject, we get a bit of tunnel vision and that's normal. I personally like the idea that we can meet somewhere in the middle. Viriditas (talk) 21:36, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Please don't get me wrong: I don't think it was an impossible hook, but it wasn't what I wanted to tell, - I wanted to talk about the first production of our fascinating new GMD, and the title role would have been the best related topic. What I disliked was that it was thrown in prep without consulting me. Also: the world "military" in the hook is really something I don't get behind. - I wanted to mention the French Revolution, and you may have seen the hints, not only in expressive gestures, but also the French flag colours by constellation of the performers for a moment ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:51, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Yeah, that makes sense. I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the hook even if you didn't, and that your "worst" hooks are better than my best ones! Viriditas (talk) 22:32, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

The Main Page Barnstar

		The Main Page Barnstar
		Incredibly upset at the recent ANI, both that it existed and that I missed the opportunity to comment in it. However, there's no time limit on giving a barnstar, so better late than never: Gerda, you deserve more barnstars than the WP community could ever pour on you, for both your tireless contributions to the Main Page and article space, but also for indefatigable ability to spread good cheer behind the scenes. Thank you for everything that you do - best wishes,  Frzzl  talk; contribs  12:43, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and don't be upset please about something that seems to clarify things. Thank you for the barnstar and the recognition - much appreciated! - I brought more than 90 names to the News section of the Main page, many more than DYK, and experience much more collegial reviewing in that field. - You can comment in the matter, and more productively than in WP:Great Dismal Swamp: check out my user page and look for articles nominated for DYK, and review or comment there. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:50, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

Draft:Caspar Richter

Happy New Year Gerda! I was so happy to see our hook on Christmas Eve. Thank you again so much for your help.

Here is another draft I made: Draft:Caspar Richter. I would appreciate any of your help. The anneversary of his death is coming up, but I am not sure there is enough time for it to make it to DYK for that day. All the best, Thriley (talk) 00:04, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

I also created a draft for the Draft:Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um das Land Wien, which Richter received. Thriley (talk) 00:37, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

I'm interested, but with limited time. Can you expand soon? I can look on Tuesday (if nobody dies who needs fast attention). It would be time enough then, but a nomination should not be made much later. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:30, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Wednesday --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:31, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Women composers rising

According to Bachtrack women composers and conductors are rising: https://cdn.bachtrack.com/files/350970-Annual%20classical%20music%20statistics%202023.pdf Grimes2 (talk) 19:30, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

thank you, good news --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:30, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Wie liegt die Stadt so wüst

On 15 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wie liegt die Stadt so wüst, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wie liegt die Stadt so wüst (How Deserted Lies the City), a motet composed by Rudolf Mauersberger after the bombing of Dresden, was first performed in the destroyed Kreuzkirche (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wie liegt die Stadt so wüst. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Wie liegt die Stadt so wüst), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 00:02, 15 January 2024 (UTC)

A piece we sang in 1999, to end a century of violence. My story today. I like recordings, 1951 with the original performers and 2020 Windsbacher Knabenchor, with explanations (in German). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:04, 15 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Thomas Fritzsch

On 16 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Fritzsch, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Thomas Fritzsch, a viol player who rediscovered compositions by Carl Friedrich Abel, established a festival dedicated to him in Köthen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Fritzsch. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas Fritzsch), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 00:02, 16 January 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Tamara Milashkina

On 17 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Tamara Milashkina, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 23:36, 17 January 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Stephen Gould (tenor)

The article Stephen Gould (tenor) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Stephen Gould (tenor) for comments about the article, and Talk:Stephen Gould (tenor)/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article has never appeared on the Main Page as a "Did you know" item, and has not appeared within the last year either as "Today's featured article", or as a bold link under "In the news" or in the "On this day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear at DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On this day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of MyCatIsAChonk -- MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 00:03, 18 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for St. Joseph, Wedding

On 20 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article St. Joseph, Wedding, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that St. Joseph, a 1909 Catholic church in the Romanesque Revival style in Berlin-Wedding, has served as an interim cathedral since 2018? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St. Joseph, Wedding. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, St. Joseph, Wedding).

Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 00:02, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

Cute: today is the birthday of a friend whose wedding was on a 17 September, the day I was at St. Joseph, Wedding, in 2023 and took the two photos in the article - see also more details. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:29, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Romuald Twardowski

On 20 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Romuald Twardowski, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 01:41, 20 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Vivi Vassileva

On 21 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Vivi Vassileva, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Vivi Vassileva, a percussionist who was the youngest member of the German national youth orchestra, has played Gregor Mayrhofer's Recycling Concerto on instruments derived from garbage? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Vivi Vassileva. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how).

WaggersTALK 00:02, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Ewa Podleś

On 24 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ewa Podleś, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 00:05, 24 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for St. Martin, Oestrich

On 25 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article St. Martin, Oestrich, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Late Gothic appearance of the church of St. Martin (interior pictured) in Oestrich was destroyed in the Thirty Years' War and restored only in 1894? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St. Martin, Oestrich. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, St. Martin, Oestrich), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:02, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Shalom chaverim

On 25 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shalom chaverim, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "Shalom chaverim" ('Peace, friends'), a Hebrew traditional folk song, has been sung at events commemorating the Holocaust and victims of anti-Semitic violence? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shalom chaverim. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Shalom chaverim).

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:03, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

~ ToBeFree (talk) 20:52, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Gerd Uecker

On 26 January 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Gerd Uecker, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 10:28, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Anna Nekhames

On 26 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anna Nekhames, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that before the age of thirty, Anna Nekhames performed the dual role of Venus and Chief of the Gepopo in Ligeti's Le Grand Macabre, one of opera's most demanding coloratura soprano parts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anna Nekhames. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Anna Nekhames).

Z1720 (talk) 12:02, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

27 January

Birthday of Mozart and our conductor:

20 January · service St. Martin, Idstein Zu dir, o Gott, erheben wir Psalm 25 Alle Menschen höret auf dies neue Lied Gelobet sei der Herr · 1 September 2019 Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine

in memoriam Mozart: Lacrymosa Ewa Podleś Gerd Uecker Brian Boulton Jerome Kohl and those who have just given up

26 November 2023 · concert St. Martin, Idstein Pärt: Fratres Pärt: Da pacem Domine Mozart: Requiem

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:20, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red February 2024

Women in Red | February 2024, Volume 10, Issue 2, Numbers 293, 294, 297, 298 New: Alphabet run O & P | Black women Continuing: #1day1woman | Education (year-long initiative)

--Lajmmoore (talk 20:09, 28 January 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

DYK nomination of Caspar Richter

Hello! Your submission of Caspar Richter at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! 4meter4 (talk) 20:16, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

replied there --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:53, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

History of Christianity

Notice of neutral point of view noticeboard discussion

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Neutral point of view/Noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Jenhawk777 (talk) 21:02, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

Sorry, I have no idea how I have been involved in that issue - on vacation, no time to investigate or help. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:49, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

Beata Szałwińska

Nominated for AfD on pl wiki. Our article is not great. But I think you are much better placed to comment on whether she is notable? _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here} 12:02, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Noted, but no time today or tomorrow. Very unusual article. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:34, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

I still had no time but keep hoping! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:39, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Stephen Gould (tenor)

On 7 February 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stephen Gould (tenor), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Stephen Gould performed three roles at the 2022 Bayreuth Festival: Tannhäuser, Siegfried and Tristan, earning him nicknames such as "Iron Man"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stephen Gould (tenor). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Stephen Gould (tenor)).

—Ganesha811 (talk) 02:08, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Finally, good to see him at DYK! MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 11:53, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

yes, thank you for noticing --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:58, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Oskar Negt

On 7 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Oskar Negt, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 22:41, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Seiji Ozawa

RD? – Sca (talk) 16:18, 9 February 2024 (UTC)

sad - thank you for letting me know --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:21, 9 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Alfred Grosser

On 11 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Alfred Grosser, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 00:43, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Kathleen Ferrier

Per your request, I've got this listed as the April 22 TFA. No need to do anything. Let me know if there's anything I can do. - Dank (push to talk) 15:07, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

I thank you. We missed her for the 109th birthday, and the 110th, - 111 is great. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:45, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

BWV 22

Every time I visit your pages I end up having to learn about a lovely new cantata! Thank you so much for all your work. It's BWV 22 right now – what a gorgeous thing, despite the tragic lack of trumpets.

I have a personally busy time coming up with Bach and some other guy called Handel and some other other guy called Telemann. Should be fun.

Cheers!! DBaK (talk) 19:56, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

Cheers back, listening right now to an opera by the Handel guy (Poro) which Telemann presented as Cleofida in Hamburg in 1732 adding marches he must have enjoyed writing. German recitatives. Never heard. Delightful. - You don't have to come to my page as long you have "story" in a box by me ;) - Our Bach endeavour will be three cantatas!!! 5 May, - come over, plenty of trumpets in BWV 11 ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:23, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Seiji Ozawa

On 12 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Seiji Ozawa, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 05:47, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

12 years

Dear Gerda, thanks for your greeting, which I warmly reciprocate. I have stepped back from wp for the past few months, partly because of pressures at home (caring for supercentenarian mother). But you rightly diagnose the local cause of inactivity and I will strive to take your precious advice to heart. Thanks for noticing, and very best wishes for 2024. So sorry about Seiji Ozawa. Eebahgum (talk) 14:04, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! - I thank Ozawa personally two (mostly) unforgettable matinees in Tanglewood (where children under 5 were not welcome for the concerts, but the dress rehearsals), of Haydn's Die Schöpfung, choir all in white and singing from memory, "Und eine neue Welt" (And a new world) of unearthly lightness, and a Mozart piano concerto with Mitsuko Uchida (forgot which, forgot rest of the program) when all the birds under the roof of the Shed began chirping when the piano entered, and remember how she smiled. - I thank Christoph Eschenbach for a great Verdi Requiem at the same place, and could do so in person after a concert of Bruckner's Sixths, saying that I liked it very much (and it had been 12 years earlier), and he smiled and said "Ich auch". --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:19, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Uchida held us breathless at Snape Maltings a few years ago with a solo concert of the three final Beethoven sonatas. It seems somehow improper to comment on such a comprehensively personal and dynamically brilliant exposition, but we certainly felt the warmth of the pedalling building the whole conception. It was terrific Beethoven! Your mention of the chirping birds reminds me of an open air evening concert in the Forum in Rome back in 1977 - it was Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and every time the horns came in, all the wild cats that live in the Forum responded by yowling together in a loud chorus after a moment's delay. Whether they liked it or not I don't know, but it touched something in their souls, for the effect came back a couple of times as if it had been written into Sonata Form. Happy cats! Eebahgum (talk) 01:27, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you!

Just making sure someone remembers to thank *you* for all your work on editor retention, all your new articles and DYKs, and your general good cheer and Excellent work. We love having you here. Stay cool. jengod (talk) 16:14, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, jengod, feels good! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:35, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Helga Paris

On 12 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Helga Paris, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 22:41, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Dear Gerda, it's such a pleasure to hear from you -- a most welcome antidote to the ambitions, rivalries, and animosities ubiquitous at Wikipedia as elsewhere in this human-inhabited world. Nihil novi (talk) 07:13, 17 February 2024 (UTC)

Such a nice thing to read when waking up! If you want to hear from me monthly, join WP:QAI, and if you want to hear from me daily use {{User Gerda Arendt/Top}} (which is easier). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:52, 17 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Johanna von Koczian

On 17 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Johanna von Koczian, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 20:04, 17 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Ladislav Burlas

On 19 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ladislav Burlas, which you created and nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 00:00, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Rudolf Jansen

On 19 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Rudolf Jansen, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 19:06, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Tamara Milashkina

On 20 February 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tamara Milashkina, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Soviet soprano Tamara Milashkina performed alongside her husband Vladimir Atlantov at New York's Metropolitan Opera in 1975? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tamara Milashkina. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tamara Milashkina), and the hook may be added to the statistics page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:02, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

My story was different, mentioning the Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:

Tamara Milashkina,
the first Soviet Russian soprano trained at La Scala,
portrayed Russian characters
with emotion and authenticity
touring with the Bolshoi Theatre
as Tchaikovsky's Tatyana at the Vienna State Opera
and as Lisa at the Metropolitan Opera.

18 January 2024

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Listen to my next subject singing Tchaikovsky. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:38, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Moving Grimes2 (talk) 16:20, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for this treat! (How is it that you know what I like?) Viriditas (talk) 19:10, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

You like what I like. Thank you for coming over. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:51, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Thankyou for the Tchaikowsky "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt" (Nyet, tolko tot menya). You were lucky to hear such a performance live. I like the old Melodiya version by Sergei Lemeshev (his alluring measure and sweetness) but of course quite a different affair to your singer's noble account. Why is it (language aside) that Tchaikowsky's setting never really feels like Goethe? Is it Russian pessimism colliding with echt German Welt-angst? Do the Russian lyrics really render the same words? In the English versions, "None but the desolate" beats "None but the lonely heart", but both are entirely inadequate: you don't get that resonance of the desolate individual such as you also have in "Wer nie sein Brot mit Thränen aß..."Eebahgum (talk) 13:02, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

(I saw her on stage but with completely different music, and as Suzuki, Cherubino and Paolo.) I can't tell for the Russian, but know that some German words and probably concepts have no true expression in English, and "Sehnsucht" is one of them. Music, however, is much more internationally understood. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:31, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

These came in response to my message:

story · music · places

The image, taken on a cemetery last year after the funeral of a distant but dear family member, commemorates today, with thanks for their achievements, four subjects mentioned on the Main page and Vami_IV, a friend here. Listen to music by Tchaikovsky (an article where one of the four is pictured), sung by today's subject (whose performance on stage I enjoyed two days ago).

Yesterday I learned that a friend suddenly died; we both belonged to a group that traveled once a year for decades, and I remember her vivid talk last summer, same voice and sparkle as when we met. Her song for me was Take the "A" Train, sung by Ella Fitzgerald. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

The image pictures hope. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:38, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

Seele, vergiß sie nicht --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:41, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

Today is her birthday. Once we went to St. Stephan together, after meeting for good food. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:07, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for all the work you do on Wikipedia, from ITN to all your contributions to various topics such as churches, women, and German articles. It is hard workers like you that help to improve the project, and are an inspiration to many who want to also continually improve the project as well. Cheers, atque supra! Fakescientist8000 17:36, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

It is a pleasure to expand knowledge, and double so when recognized, - thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:27, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The Special Barnstar
		For all the preciousness you bring into this world. Chaotıċ Enby (talk · contribs) 21:46, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, blushing, - I try, look above. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:40, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Ira von Fürstenberg

On 24 February 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ira von Fürstenberg, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:31, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red March 2024

Women in Red | March 2024, Volume 10, Issue 3, Numbers 293, 294, 299, 300, 301 Alphabet run Q & R | Art+Feminism | Find Her #1day1woman | Education (year-long initiative)

--Lajmmoore (talk 20:22, 25 February 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

St. Stephan, Mainz

Deine Story heute ist interessant, der Artikel ist aber leider in lausigem Zustand. Da müsste jemand ran. Grimes2 (talk) 10:53, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

The article is from 2006, before I even joined, and needs improvement. See above for why I picked it, in memory of a friend whose birthday is today. I once wrote a hook mentioning the church, but she was indifferent to the music mentioned, so this is better. I would have written a similar hook. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:12, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ryland Davies

The article Ryland Davies you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Ryland Davies for comments about the article, and Talk:Ryland Davies/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Utopes -- Utopes (talk) 19:41, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Utopes. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:19, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

For your reading

Hope all is well! A brief article on the very first Chinese woman mathematics PhD, who got it from München: Xu Ruiyun. Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 18:57, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

Thank you - I read too little. Will go to München on Sunday. My story today plays in München, with music. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:18, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

29 February 2024

is a rare birthday:

Gioachino Rossini
(born 29 February 1792)
scored the last of his "sins of old age",
the Petite messe solennelle,
for twelve singers, two pianos, and harmonium.
listen
When Heather Phillips
made her European debut
in Rossini's Bianca e Falliero,
her nuanced coloraturas served
to portray Bianca's development.

-- Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:02, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

new section

please continue to leave messages at my talk page where you are always welcome. I may not respond every time but I do follow the links. Your messages are uplifting and encouraging. You are PRECIOUS to me. --ARoseWolf 18:32, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

I love that, thank you for the unexpected visit: I thought you were gone for weeks --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:37, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

I can never tell. I may be able to log in for days in a row and then be away for weeks. I was off for a week and came back for several days and was gone again for several more recently. I will have to take a couple of weeks in March at the very least. --ARoseWolf 18:49, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

March flowers

March songs

The flowers photographed last year on the island of Madeira became a symbol for missing Vami_IV. They are connected to another stay on the island. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:43, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Gabriela Grillo

On 2 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Gabriela Grillo, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 08:00, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Caspar Richter

On 3 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Caspar Richter, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Caspar Richter co-founded an orchestra in Vienna and conducted it in performances of new musicals including Mozart! and Elisabeth? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Caspar Richter. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Caspar Richter).

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 3 March 2024 (UTC)

Poulenc

Ah yes the Sonata for horn, trumpet and trombone – what a delight, and what a hoot for the players. So pleased you mentioned it.

Did you know that Felix Aprahamian used to show people a tree just round the corner from here, on which Poulenc had had a wee? It's in his obit. According to my in-laws, Aprahamian sometimes used to jokingly propose that the tree should have a memorial plaque ... DBaK (talk) 09:42, 5 March 2024 (UTC)

No I didn't know ;) - today's story is about Jo Vincent who appeared with Kathleen Perrier and Peter Pears in Britten's Spring Symphony. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:03, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Françoise Garner

On 13 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Françoise Garner, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 12:33, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

RD?

Aribert Reimann (March 4, 1936 – March 13, 2024) – Sca (talk) 16:01, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

yes, sad, see my user page - little time though, on vacation - help wanted to get awards sourced --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:04, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Johann Strauss Theater

Gerda, we could use an article on the Johann Strauss Theater (see de:Johann Strauß-Theater; Johann Strauss Theater is how English language sources spell it). If you could help translate this article from the German wiki to English that would be great. Thanks.4meter4 (talk) 19:11, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

I'll put it on my list. At least three recent death articles will come first. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:30, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Guy Touvron

On 15 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Guy Touvron, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 23:59, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Otilie Suková

I {{ill}} linked her in Josef Suk (composer) because I wanted to know if Josef Suk (violinist) had known her. (Alas, he hadn't.) I'm planning to introduce a friend to Violin Sonatina (Dvořák), which is evidence that great music doesn't have to be technically challenging. How proud he must have been of his kids! Narky Blert (talk) 16:48, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Inferno

Hi, I did a little digging on the translation with the blacklisted domain. It appears to be a derivative work of copyrighted content (faz.net), as faz is paywalled and has a valid copyright notice at the bottom of their site. I understand the translation's utility and cannot find an alternate translation. Teller appears to have done the translation without the proper attribution (i.e, it identifies faz as the source but has no other indication that they have the right to do so). And I don't think the translation would work under a fair-use claim. This is the crux of the issue with Teller- spam and copyright violations, and this is why it was blacklisted. Jip Orlando (talk) 15:45, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, understand, - will know that next time (I hope). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:56, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Aribert Reimann

On 19 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Aribert Reimann, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 21:20, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano)

On 23 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American mezzo-soprano Cecelia Hall portrayed the lead male role in Mozart's Ascanio in Alba? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how).

WaggersTALK 00:03, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Hello @Gerda Arendt, just notifying you that the article is now being reviewed for featured status (See Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha/archive1) Llewee (talk) 22:21, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Kelsey Lauritano

On 26 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kelsey Lauritano, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when Kelsey Lauritano portrayed Mozart's Cherubino, a reviewer from the FAZ noted her "almost metallic-brittle approach that spreads androgynous infatuation"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kelsey Lauritano. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kelsey Lauritano).

♠PMC♠ (talk) 00:03, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

Thought this said "a reviewer from the FAC" at first and I was like huh?? :D DanCherek (talk) 11:48, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Florian Ludwig

On 26 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Florian Ludwig, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that as music director of the Oper Hagen, Florian Ludwig promoted a wide repertoire that included contemporary operas such as Barber's Vanessa and crossover projects? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Florian Ludwig. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Florian Ludwig).

♠PMC♠ (talk) 12:02, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Maurizio Pollini

On 28 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Maurizio Pollini, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – robertsky (talk) 02:28, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

In appreciation

		The Anti-Flame Barnstar
		For not ringing the fire alarm of going to ERRORS for Karsten Januschke. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 15:56, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. - For me, ERRORS is not a hall of flames, but an area where admins with a broader horizon stop by. This is to hope that a certain narrow view in the DYK corner will widen. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:36, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Günther Leib

On 28 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Günther Leib, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 21:26, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Easter

Any ideas for Easter hooks? Lightburst (talk) 23:20, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for asking. No, sorry, not this year. I have four nominations for people who recently died, two are open, - that kept me busy. What I wanted was Bach's St John Passion for OTD tomorrow, first performed on Good Friday 1724, but I was reverted claiming that OTD can't go by feast but only by date, so it would have to be 7 April. Impossible. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:27, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

Good Friday

... that on Good Friday 2020,
Benedikt Kristjánsson
sang all roles in a chamber arrangement of
Bach's St John Passion,
composed for Good Friday 1724,
broadcast live from the composer's burial place.

look and listen · look forward

22 May 2020

I remember listening to the performance live, early in the lockdown, the festival cancelled when it had be scheduled to be performed ... He has it in #2 in his media, preceded by Tristis est anima mea. - He will sing Bach with us in May, Ascension Oratorio. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:18, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

I listen now on radio to the St John Passion from the Berliner Philharmonie, with the RIAS Kammerchor, Evangelist beginning, - teaser, broadcast. - I uploaded the images from 17 March, beginning with a "bloody" morning sky and ending with a procession of a figure of Jesus carrying the Cross, with a wind band and drums. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:22, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

Easter Sunday

For Easter 1724,
his first as Thomaskantor in Leipzig,
Johann Sebastian Bach revived
Christ lag in Todes Banden,
(Christ lay in death's bonds)
BWV 4,
a chorale cantata
he had composed in his twenties,
using in all seven movements
the words and tune
of Luther's 1524 Easter chorale.

24 April 2011

listen

Remembering Easter 300 years ago continues: Bach revived for for his first Easter as Thomaskantor in Leipzig a masterpiece from his early career, his first chorale cantata, and how different from those to come a few weeks after this. - Per chance, I received the YouTube link today from the conductor who just uploaded it to mark the occasion. I sang with the Idsteiner Solisten several times but not in that performance. You can follow the music! - I also uploaded more images, from a tropical garden and a famous nearby church. Happy Easter! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:55, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Karsten Januschke

On 29 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Karsten Januschke, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Karsten Januschke's conducting of Offenbach's Die Banditen was described as producing a "lean, dry, [and] delicate" sound with an ensemble of 22 soloists, including 11 tenors? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Karsten Januschke. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Karsten Januschke).

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Péter Eötvös

On 30 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Péter Eötvös, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Tone 10:42, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red April 2024

Women in Red | April 2024, Volume 10, Issue 4, Numbers 293, 294, 302, 303, 304 Online events: New: Alphabet run S & T | Gender studies | Health Continuing: #1day1woman | Education (year-long initiative) Announcements The second round of "One biography a week" begins in April as part of #1day1woman. Tip of the month: If you run into technical problems, you might find help on our Tools and technical support page Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events and add any general ideas on developing the project. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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Spam

Please don't spam my talk page, and those of dozens of others editors. Tercer (talk) 22:10, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

I hope I will remember that you don't want to be thanked. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:11, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

That's what the thank button is for. Tercer (talk) 05:17, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Judith Hemmendinger

On 31 March 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Judith Hemmendinger, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:47, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

This article was created and brought to DYK by Yoninah. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:24, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Ladislav Burlas

On 3 April 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ladislav Burlas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ladislav Burlas, a musicologist at the Slovak Academy of Sciences for almost 40 years, wrote more than 150 works during his career? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ladislav Burlas. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ladislav Burlas).

Z1720 (talk) 12:02, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Hans Joachim Meyer

On 5 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Hans Joachim Meyer, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 01:56, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Tilmann Köhler

On 5 April 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tilmann Köhler, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Tilmann Köhler directed Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro in 2023 with playful "serious games" in which the women win by "wit, cleverness and presence of mind"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tilmann Köhler. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tilmann Köhler).

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

New account

I noticed that you recently marked my old account as retired. This is my new account. My old userpage now redirects to my new one. I decided that it would be best for me to ultimately remain part of this website. Thank you for all of the good work you do here. Scorpions1325 (talk) 00:25, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

That's great news, thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:40, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Precious award

You added some kind of award on to my talk page. Would you explain what the award is and why I would wish to continue to have it on my talk page? -- Cimon Avaro; on a pogostick. (talk) 15:40, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

I added a reminder of an award. There's a link, - perhaps that helps. Just revert if it's not good for you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:14, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

A matter of some importance

While we're here, might as well. I believe the normal advice is to report to higher powers ASAP, but I'll give you a chance.

Do you have an external relationship with the composer Graham Waterhouse? If you do, please follow the steps outlined at WP:DISCLOSE for all related pages you have previously created or edited. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 11:26, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I am a personal friend, and was asked by the arbitration committee to say so. I did that on the biography talk page. I created the biography filling a red link in 2009. The arbitrator said nothing of other pages, or I misunderstood. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:52, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Adding: I read the steps outlined. There's a template. I added the template to the biography and the list of compositions. I doubt that many people will read any of the compositions without also checking the composer (before or after). What are related pages. A person to whom he dedicated a piece? Musicians with whom his father played, in the premiere of Britten's War Requiem? Those were my first articles in 2009. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:09, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Tried to help and add the template to the top box but feel free to revert if not needed. FWIW, I believe you have edited the article objectively and neutrally. I realize that Having a COI is separate from being biased and I appreciate the steps you are taking to declare a COI. I think it is a beautiful article and I enjoyed reading it. --ARoseWolf 16:22, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your response. The template is not for readers, but for your fellow editors, and as such, it is best practice to place it on any page that is closely associated with him (Der Handschuh (Waterhouse), Celtic Voices and Hale Bopp, Birkenlicht), but no, I think pages such as Emanuel Hurwitz or Andrew Szydlo are too far away.

A follow-up, if I may: has your "personal friendship" ever become a professional relationship? for example, have you ever been affiliated with Mr Waterhouse's business in any way, or he with you? ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 17:55, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

No. I have no business. - May I ask what the template on a composition article will tell my fellow editors? Hurwitz and Szydlo were not even created by me, - I only updated. My second article was Siegfried Palm (translated from German, with help from Jerome Kohl), my third Richard Adeney, and my fourth Cecil Aronowitz. My first article was deleted within minutes, and revived with the help by User:Cmadler who knew how important it is to cite awards, and actually went and found sources. He also nominated for DYK, only I didn't like his hook suggestion - what's new? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:18, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Yes, I am saying that Hurwitz and Szydlo were too unconnected with Mr Waterhouse for you to need to disclose anything. The template on a composition article will show all your fellow editors that you are honest and open about your connections to the subject. It is a question of trust, if you will.

One last question, if you don't mind: as you have no connection to Mr Waterhouse's business, you are presumably saying that (Redacted) refers to a different Gerda Arendt (Redacted)? ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 18:30, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

I made him a website for friendship, and he doesn't use it any more. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:42, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

So, just to clarify, when I asked "have you ever been affiliated with Mr Waterhouse's business in any way" and you answered "No", what you actually meant was "Yes, I created the website he used to advertise his work for a dozen years and included references to the DYKs I wrote <link removed> for him"?

But it's fine—it was all "for friendship". Or was it? I seem to find a very similar site <link removed> hosted on the (Redacted) website. That seems an odd coincidence—but that is all it must be, because "friendship" does not overlap with "Business Consulting", correct? ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 19:08, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Just to clarify, I am not a business consultant, and the person running the @bc website is a different person who is also a personal friend of Graham. The website is a collection of compositions, concerts, CDs, reviews, informative rather than advertising. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:11, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Notker Wolf

On 8 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Notker Wolf, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 17:28, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	There is no such thing as enough praise for how much you contribute to the community on wiki. May you always go to bed smiling and may you always wake rested, for the world is better just for having you in it. — ♠ Ixtal ( T / C ) ⁂ Non nobis solum. ♠ 19:00, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, lovely! - I confess that I hoped to see Gerhard Lohfink recognised for recent deaths, - everybody: please see if you could support that, WP:ITNN#RD: Gerhard Lohfink. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:09, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Gerhard Lohfink

On 9 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Gerhard Lohfink, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:14, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Kalevi Kiviniemi

On 9 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Kalevi Kiviniemi, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:31, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

9 April

in memoriam Notker Wolf Gerhard Lohfink Kalevi Kiviniemi Michael Boder · Rainer Jerome Kohl Brian Boulton and those who have just given up

7 April · Sunday after Easter Marienkirche, Aulhausen Ernesto Cardenal: Psalm 150 Handel: Halleluja Du wirst den Tod in uns wandeln in Licht Halleluja in gospel version

30 March · concert Casals Forum Zoltan Almashi: Maria's City Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Schumann: Symphony No. 1 Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Dmytro Udovychenko, violin Oksana Lyniv, cond.

This was the music and memory section on 9 April: arms raised, while Marian Anderson's concert was remembered and Hildegard of Bingen's Physica reflected, - joy to the world! We see the "rock abbot" with his band, a church designed by some of the handicapped using it, and the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine led by the inspiring Oksana Lyniv. Don't miss the Halleluja video ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:18, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Seen User talk:Wifione

Hi, you removed a notice from User talk:Wifione mentioning seen, are you User:Wifione?? I do not understand. Thanks, Please feel free to ping/mention -- User4edits (T) 11:09, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

That account is indeffed, - what will notes be good for? I - talk page stalker - have seen it, have decided that it can be deleted without problem, - no need to clutter the talk page further. I removed 2 notices for that user. I do the same for other blocked or retired users, and have been thanked for that ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:16, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Bit odd, as another logic could be what will the removal be good for? Anyway, Thanks, Please feel free to ping/mention -- User4edits (T) 11:24, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Also, I hope you understand my POV, as when someone "seen" and blanking they would assume that it is done by/behalf of the user concerned. Thanks, Please feel free to ping/mention -- User4edits (T) 11:25, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

I saw the removals for User talk:BrownHairedGirl, sometimes several per day. Clutter of the talk, imho. The notice is good if someone reacts and goes to the discussion. If nothing happens it's good for nothing, of for what? - Agreed, ideally I should wait a week for others to see and perhaps react, but I'm sure I'll forget ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:15, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	You are a mitzvah! 7&6=thirteen (☎) 14:39, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, I had to look it up, though (while I had met Dobostorte in Budapest). Listening to Marian Anderson's "Tremble" yesterday was a revelation I wanted to share. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:45, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Canvassing

Please do not canvas editors to discussions on infoboxes as you did here and here, or you will be topic banned from infobox discussions. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:57, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Rubbing my eyes further: the question wasn't infobox yes or no (which I would see as an infobox discussion), but whether a composer's compositions belong in it. It came to an RfC, and the result was yes. - I try to avoid infobox discussions, waste of time, a ban wouldn't change much. My post to MyCatIsAChonk was an alert to an edit war (not a discussion) a few days before that article (to which he contributed) went to the Main page, and said "watch", - not "take part". My post to Barkeep49 was one in a long series of questions trying to understand where the problem is, and how to be understood. Both users expressed satisfaction with the outcome, DYK? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:08, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

@ScottishFinnishRadish Frankly, this warning is ridiculous and it's certainly not in good faith. Nemov (talk) 21:06, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Nemov, this is serious AE stuff. - I've been there before, ScottishFinnishRadish. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:25, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

There's a few things to address here. First, an infobox discussion isn't solely a discussion about if an infobox should be included in an article. Discussions about how to implement an infobox are also infobox discussions. This is similar to a discussion about pizza could be a discussion about if people want to eat pizza, or what type of pizza they would like to eat. Also, there was no edit war, Nikkimaria had reverted the edit you made, and you had already started a discussion. A single revert is not an edit war, but reaching out to someone to ask them to watch an article, even if it was just after a revert without discussion, is canvassing. Even moreso when there is an active discussion on the talk page. Saying "watch" rather than "make an edit supporting me" doesn't provide immunity from canvassing rules. Lastly, the outcome of a discussion also has no bearing on if you violated the canvassing guideline. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 21:59, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Please look a bit deeper into the edit history of the article (Sorry, it is too late, and my memory: the following was Vivaldi.) Yes, Nikkimaria reverted only once, but there were four reverts. - Also: I wrote to many people that day, - canvassing (for me at least) would have meant telling all about this. But no, MyCatIsAChonk, because of the upcoming TFA appearance of Appalachian Spring. That was an alert, and if reaching out to someone to be watchful is canvassing we really don't understand the word the same way. A few days later, and happier, I asked many people how they liked the compromise? Barkeep49, for example, in the same thread as what you linked. - It's past midnight where I live, and it's a funeral day for me, - please excuse me and put things in perspective. For example achieve more compromise. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:46, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

I'm not sure why I'm being pinged. All that I've said is I have no opinion on this and whatever consensus is reached will be good by me. Barkeep49 (talk) 23:43, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104

The article Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104 you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104 for comments about the article, and Talk:Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of MyCatIsAChonk -- MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 11:43, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Michael Boder

On 13 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Michael Boder, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 16:02, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Joe Viera

On 14 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Joe Viera, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page.  — Amakuru (talk) 11:20, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Dieter Rexroth

On 15 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Dieter Rexroth, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 23:30, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Lorenzo Palomo

On 18 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Lorenzo Palomo, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 01:24, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

"Not dead, but very wet"

Dear Gerda, Thankyou for your several kind and cheerful messages over the past couple of months. In case you are wondering, I have not slipped off this mortal coil, at least not yet, but have for various reasons given myself a rest from wp. For one thing I am terribly busy with my supercentenarian Mum whose daily needs for attention are many - for another, I have a progressing series of ailments of my own, including Parkinson's, which keep me feeling fairly grotty - but, most influentially, since my last editing efforts, I have a sense of complete futility at editing here when confronted with the sort of criticisms and condescension which provoked my last long reply on my talk page. I haven't got the stomach to rise to the bait. However I am still here and still watching. Eebahgum (talk) 08:20, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and no, I grant every friend long silences ;) - best wishes for you and your mother! Please keep reading - I provide my daily stories thinking of people like you. I was in the performance mentioned today (with trailer), - in 2018 DYK made that possible, but 2024 is a different troupe. I carry my load of condescension (see above) but it doesn't keep me from proclaiming the miracle that music is. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:28, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

You've got mail

This is indeed not a template, but yes I did email you using old-technology electronic email, like in the good old days! Cheers DBaK (talk) 20:51, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you and enjoyed!! - I discovered a video on William Waterhouse (at the bottom of his article) that you might also like. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:14, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Oh lovely, thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Video: I shall look. Best wishes DBaK (talk) 22:13, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Ah yes v v good video. Lovely footage of Elisabeth. Thank you! DBaK (talk) 18:11, 22 April 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Andrew Davis (conductor)

On 22 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Andrew Davis (conductor), which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 19:28, 22 April 2024 (UTC)

A bowl of strawberries for you!

Thanks for spreading Wiki love. Although I don't like listening to music for personal reasons, I will definitely appreciate your intentions of spreading positive vibes on Wikipedia. Regards Maliner (talk) 21:52, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, I try ;) (forgot to sign yesterday) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:20, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Gerda Arendt, I am always pleased to find these reminders on other editors' talk pages, and now on mine. Thank you for the anniversary. -SusanLesch (talk) 13:42, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, that's good to know! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:14, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red May 2024

Women in Red | May 2024, Volume 10, Issue 5, Numbers 293, 294, 305, 306, 307 New: Press women | Alphabet run U, V & W | Central and Eastern Europe Continuing: #1day1woman | Education (year-long initiative)

--Lajmmoore (talk 06:16, 28 April 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

ITN recognition for Samuel Kummer

On 28 April 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Samuel Kummer, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – robertsky (talk) 07:22, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

On 30 April 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Oksana Lyniv founded the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine in 2016 and conducted them in thirty concerts across ten music festivals in 2022? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

OTD note

Hi Gerda. Good to see that you're helping rotate OTD items. A note about your edit to May 5: when removing an image, remember to put it back into the staging area, so it can be reused in the future. Also comment out the "(pictured)" text—don't delete it—so editors know in the future that there is an image available for that item. Don't worry, I've made the changes already. Also note this discussion at ERRORS about the image's display text (you had left "A depiction of the Battle of the Wilderness"). Thanks.—Bagumba (talk) 11:15, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Peter Demetz

On 6 May 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Peter Demetz, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 21:32, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)

Today we should all be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the first performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony. Pity we all forgot to mention it on Wikipedia's main page.--Ipigott (talk) 06:52, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

It's pictured on the Main page, POD, and mentioned on my User page ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:58, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

FAC mentoring

Hello. I am mentoring for FAC. I've worked hard on the Sarah Geronimo article, and I wanted to be nominated at FAC. Do you mind checking on the article? Also, if there are issues needed to be addressed, please state it here. ScarletViolet (talk • contribs) 13:13, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

I am willing to look but have little time this week. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:16, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you

		The Purple Star
		I didn't see what happened, only that something did. I hope that you can feel reassured that whatever some try to inflict on you, you are valued and welcomed by many. Hydrangeans (she/her | talk | edits) 21:46, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for caring, but I am not quite sure what you mean. If you refer to erratic posts with edit summaries removed, they don't bother me much. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:53, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Ah! I suppose I overthought what they might've been. I'm glad you're unbothered—better that you're untroubled than the opposite, even if it leaves egg on my face. Hydrangeans (she/her | talk | edits) 06:46, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

Please wash the egg away, - I am troubled by the discussion mentioned in the thread below. - Today, however, is a feast day, look on top, and if you have little time, just listen and be happy. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:56, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

The Manual of Style is a contentious topic

connected by me --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:56, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

You have recently made edits related to the English Wikipedia Manual of Style and article titles policy. This is a standard message to inform you that the English Wikipedia Manual of Style and article titles policy is a designated contentious topic. This message does not imply that there are any issues with your editing. For more information about the contentious topics system, please see Wikipedia:Contentious topics. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:29, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

ScottishFinnishRadish, could you please tell me one edit that seems to show that I am not aware? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:42, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

It's a standard notification. You'll notice I gave that notification to every editor involved in the discussion that you asked me to look at. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:44, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

That doesn't explain. The discussion is on Talk:Peter Grimes. My topics there had nothing to do with MoS questions. I wondered why a change from Zurich to Zürich (not by me) wasn't simply accepted, and I wondered why we link to Zürich at all instead of Zürich Opera House. Any explanations and clarifications are welcome. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:51, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

why a change from Zurich to Zürich (not by me) wasn't simply accepted is a discussion related to the MOS. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:56, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

How? Zurich is acceptable, and Zürich is acceptable, and Zürich Opera House is better than both, and Zürcher Stadttheater might be best as the historic name at the time. All could go home and do something worth arguing about. No? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:01, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Magdalena Hinterdobler

On 10 May 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Magdalena Hinterdobler, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a reviewer described the approach of soprano Magdalena Hinterdobler to her role as Grete in Zemlinsky's Der Traumgörge as "bold" and "sassy"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Magdalena Hinterdobler. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Magdalena Hinterdobler), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

Nomination of Magdalena Hinterdobler for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Magdalena Hinterdobler is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Magdalena Hinterdobler until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.

~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 00:35, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

you are so funny - I'm with company for the weekend, see you on Monday. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:05, 11 May 2024 (UTC)

you can see and hear her - singing and talking - here - as I told AJ: should we rely on other people - reviewers, journalists - for evaluating what she really gives to the world? - thanks to all who pointed at that in the discussion! - see you on Monday, unless I have WLAN on he trip back late today --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:58, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

There was no WLAN on the trip back. I commented now. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:04, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

Aside (nebenbei): Using 'FAZ' for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung is not helpful for all but the most cosmopolitan readers. -- Michael Bednarek (talk) 13:31, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. - I noticed after my comment that the article said Frankfurter Allgemeine, but added Zeitung already. When you come across my "FAZ"s - hundreds, I guess - please feel free to correct, and I'll do the same. (forgot to sign) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:12, 14 May 2024 (UTC)

Thanks again for Main page/Errors link

Hi Gerda Arendt, Thanks again for the link to the Main page/Errors page, that you sent me for the article on Joseph Redding earlier this week. I pinged Narutolovehinata5 on the Talk page because I saw that he had reviewed the article for DYK, but I should have realised that there was likely some general function for errors on the main page. I've bookmarked it now in case I see a similar issue in the future. Much appreciated. Mr Serjeant Buzfuz (talk) 03:55, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Gerhard Müller (Lutheran theologian)

On 15 May 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Gerhard Müller (Lutheran theologian), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 09:55, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Julian Prégardien

On 17 May 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Julian Prégardien, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Julian Prégardien's performance as the Evangelist in Bach's St Matthew Passion was noted by one reviewer for its emphatic and penetrating "profoundly human" nature? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Julian Prégardien. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Julian Prégardien), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

Clara Schumann

1) What is a GA 2) how do I access the footnote template? I’m going out of town and will not be able to make any changes for a while.

T. E. Meeks (talk) 11:34, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Whenever you don't know a Wikipedia abbreviation, you put WP: in front of it: WP:GA. You can just copy from a reference that is similar to yours. In this case, I'll just do the work for you, but next time I hope you can do it yourself. - Happy Pentecost, Germany enjoys two days, and I just returned happily from singing and lunch with a friend. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:57, 20 May 2024 (UTC)

Thanks, Gerda. T. E. Meeks (talk) 12:16, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Liviu Holender

On 22 May 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Liviu Holender, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that baritone Liviu Holender chose lieder by five composers whose music was banned by the Nazis—Schreker, Zemlinsky, Mahler, Korngold and Schönberg—for a recital at the Oper Frankfurt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Liviu Holender. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Liviu Holender), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Another singer at DYK, and an excellent one at that! I find the subject of the hook interesting, even if it did require an extensive fight. The anti-opera DYK reviewers are quick to the draw... MyCatIsAChonk (talk) (not me) (also not me) (still no) 01:05, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! In the end, we have a hook with five composers! The opera by a composer banned by the Nazis appeared with his partner on stage who will sing her songs on 28 May. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:47, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Baritone
Liviu Holender
chose lieder by five composers
whose music was banned by the Nazis
—Schreker, Zemlinsky,
Mahler, Korngold and Schönberg—
for a recital at the Oper Frankfurt.

watch one

Verdi: Messa da Requiem 22 May 1874

22 May 2024

This was the story. I am happy that all six composers mentioned, even the unlinked Verdi, received views around 1k or higher. I believe that it is a myth that our audience isn't interested in such things. Thanks to Mary Mark Ockerbloom who bravely approved the hook.

As it happens, today's story is about singing in defiance ;) - look and listen! - Ten years ago, I worded the hook that appeared OTD, and I quoted from the hymn - together with a pointer to Kafka - already in my response to the 2013 arbitration decision, in the same mood of singing in defiance. I still stand and sing. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:57, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red June 2024

--Lajmmoore (talk 07:04, 23 May 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

Women in Green GA Editathon June 2024 - Going Back in Time

Hello Gerda Arendt:

WikiProject Women in Green is holding a month-long Good Article Edit-a-thon event in June 2024!

Running from June 1 to 30, 2024, WikiProject Women in Green (WiG) is hosting a Good Article (GA) edit-a-thon event with the theme Going Back in Time! All experience levels welcome. Never worked on a GA project before? We'll teach you how to get started. Or maybe you're an old hand at GAs – we'd love to have you involved! Participants are invited to work on nominating and/or reviewing GA submissions related to women and women's works (e.g., books, films) during the event period. We hope to collectively cover article subjects from at least 20 centuries by month's end. GA resources and one-on-one support will be provided by experienced GA editors, and participants will have the opportunity to earn a special WiG barnstar for their efforts.

We hope to see you there!

~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 16:18, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

AirshipJungleman29, thank you for the invitation. How about Magdalena Hinterdobler, or would it have to be earlier than 21st century? How about Ethel Smyth, contemplated before the invitation, or not because I didn't add much yet to the article? Actually, I'd pursue both without the event, Smyth rather later then. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:18, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Willi Brokmeier

On 25 May 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Willi Brokmeier, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Ad Orientem (talk) 19:17, 25 May 2024 (UTC)

DYK for St. Trinitatis, Wolfenbüttel

On 26 May 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article St. Trinitatis, Wolfenbüttel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Lutheran St. Trinitatis in Wolfenbüttel, consecrated in 1719, is a Baroque church with a facade recalling that of a palace? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Trinitatiskirche, Wolfenbüttel. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, St. Trinitatis, Wolfenbüttel), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

FAC request

@Gerda Arendt I have heard a lot about your accomplishments from other editors and hence did not hesitate to ping you when a reviewer suggested that I seek your assistance for my nomination at FAC. I have pinged you at the FAC discussion page. Hopefully you will look into it and assist me by providing suggestions. Looking forward to your response soon. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 03:16, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for asking, I'll look, but there a four reviews waiting. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:33, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Rolf-Ernst Breuer

On 29 May 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Rolf-Ernst Breuer, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 07:08, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Samuel Kummer

On 30 May 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Samuel Kummer, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that for his first recital as the organist of the restored Frauenkirche in Dresden, Samuel Kummer chose music by Bach, Brahms, and himself? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Samuel Kummer. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Samuel Kummer).

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

That hook was short for my idea:

Samuel Kummer
chose for his first recital
as the organist of the restored
Frauenkirche in Dresden
music by Bach, Brahms, Max Reger,
Louis Vierne, and himself.

watch him improvising

30 May 2024

Ave verum corpus

I had no time to fight the abbreviated version which reads as if he was narrow-minded (only three composers, and all of them German), as if he only followed mainstream, and as if he saw himself among the prominent Bs (Bach Beethoven Brahms). Sad. On my screen, the word "himself" sat alone in an otherwise empty line. Sad. Please watch him playing. If you have more time read about Reger and Vierne. If you have even more time, read the Main page which had another TFA by Vami (that I suggested), two who recently died and Bach's cantata for his first service as Thomaskantor, with him pictured. If you have still more time, see Music, for today's service and procession songs and a fascinating opera. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:51, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

1 June

story · music · places

Today's TFA is Ludwigsburg Palace, written by Vami_IV. I miss lines such as (from the FAC)

I gave the lead a can of spinach and it seems to have bulked up pretty good. ... –♠Vami_IV†♠ 18:17, 3 November 2018 (UTC)

The Ludwigsburg Festival begins there today, and looking for a sample, I found the opening concert of 2022, for peace, Oksana Lyniv from Ukraine conducting Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, with pianist Iddo Bar-Shai from Israel, and Mahler's Fifth Symphony. Better than words. Roses of missing. Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:59, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Hugues Gall

On 2 June 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Hugues Gall, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 12:14, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Magdalena Hinterdobler

The article Magdalena Hinterdobler you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Magdalena Hinterdobler for comments about the article, and Talk:Magdalena Hinterdobler/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of MyCatIsAChonk -- MyCatIsAChonk (talk) 21:04, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Peter Demetz

On 5 June 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Peter Demetz, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Peter Demetz, who taught German literature at Yale University from 1956 to 1991, was born in Prague where he was persecuted under the Nazis and escaped the Communist regime in 1949? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Peter Demetz. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Peter Demetz), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Alexander Lang

On 5 June 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Alexander Lang, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 20:16, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

And that's all I've got time for right now. Schwede66 20:16, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Jürgen Moltmann

On 10 June 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Jürgen Moltmann, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 10:03, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

June music post

Hi Gerda, I was about to reply to your June music post on my talk page. But when I view my page, I can't find it anywhere on it! Not sure what's going on here. :o Acalamari 04:01, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

I fixed it ;) - This time, I saw it in the bit showing the difference, saw that the preceding character was missing. (Usually I search much longer, and need to try to edit the complete page.) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 04:32, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano)

The article Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano) for comments about the article, and Talk:Cecelia Hall (mezzo-soprano)/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of 750h+ -- 750h+ (talk) 12:03, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Interesting, carefully prepared article. You might be interested in looking through my much shorter Elisabet Strid which I've created in connection with Women in Red's current focus on Women in Music.--Ipigott (talk) 05:43, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. It became the work of many after a user marked a source as promotional, and its use as unethical (see DYK nom, on the talk, and compare also Daniela Kerck and its nomination). He would probably say the same about Bolshoi. I don't share the view, but didn't have the language to be understood, and the question what in the source would be promotional remained unanswered. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:27, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Disturbed "friend"

Gerda, you seem to have a disturbed "friend", so I've semiprotected this page and User:Gerda Arendt/blushing for 24 hours. Please let me know if you'd like the protection removed, or extended. Bishonen | tålk 09:44, 16 June 2024 (UTC).

Thank you, Bish! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:03, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Joyce

I get that it goes against good wiki politics to criticize but today there are many messages on talk pages from you saying: "Did you know that after the RfC for Joyce (in which I didn't take part), I thought these infobox wars were over?" which seems to neglect this comment. (Of course the infobox isn't mentioned at all (wisely) in some case, i.e here). Why is the discussion (which was unpleasant, to say the least) being brought before so many people? It's a page you've apparently not edited (though I didn't look through the 2000+ editor so maybe I'm wrong). What does it achieve to use the word "war" about something as trivial as an infobox on a random article on a website? 99.9% of the time I sit on my hands to keep my fingers away from the keyboard. Today I snapped. Victoria (tk) 16:43, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

The infobox wars go on and on. I was involved in the composers' RfC and that really hasn't laid to rest the question of infoboxes in articles. — Iadmc♫^talk  16:51, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Only because the flames are fanned continually. Today at least two members of the arbitration committee received the post re Joyce. Why, Gerda? Victoria (tk) 16:54, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

I am sorry about my bad memory: I see that I made one post that I completely forgot. Should I strike the phrase in brackets which is wrong? I am afraid that it might raise more attention. What do you think? I could put "infobox wars" in quotation marks, if you prefer. I asked the candidates for arbitration year after year what they think about the situation, and they practically say that they see normal editing (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). I see that it is not. I wish it was as trivial as you say, Victoria. I thought that the "infobox wars" were over when Brian Boulton added an infobox to FA Percy Grainger. Why was that attempt of a compromise not received as such? It contained the list of Grainger's works. Where did that go? Where that of Robert Schumann which was in place for years. That is my view on "fanning flames". - There were practically no infobox discussions in 2018 and 2019, - can we perhaps return to that blissful state? - To answer your question, the arbs received the alert in response to their answers in my queries: I believe that the close of the Joyce discussion could be a good model, regardless of how the discussion was, and that was the base for my hope it was over, this - however you call it - waste of time, and damage to editor relations. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:33, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Yes, there is damage to editor relations. Obviously you consider me as a belligerant in the war which affects many things, among them the fact of having to consider the expedience of wiki politics to even say something. How can a sick woman who is always grouchy even think to speak up to a woman such a you? But, I reject being a belligerant and wish you could simply forget. Forget the dates, forget the specific examples, forget it all, and stop bringing to people's attentions on selected anniversaries. Today I remembered asking for a self block so I wouldn't flame out during the arb case. These are not good memories. Why is one side always wrong? War is real. This is trivial and should be let go. Victoria (tk) 19:14, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

I am sad that you say something like "Obviously you consider me as a belligerant ..." - no, I don't, I don't think of any user as belligerant, - but will you believe me? - I removed the complete line you questioned question in all cases without a response, and the wrong clause in brackets where there was a response. I am disappointed that many chances for compromise were missed. Peace? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:25, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

A belligerant is the opposite side. If it's a war, then there are sides. I too reject these notions, but ... the constant reminding makes it difficult to reject. Take it from someone who has to deal with subpar circumstances on a daily basis - it's best not to look back and hold grudges. It's best to look forward and always hope for the best in the future. Peace would be nice. Victoria (tk) 19:33, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

I hold no grudges. I accept that some users banned me from their talk page, even if I don't understand why. It doesn't have to be a war. I shouldn't be a war. Looking forward, yes, but why not also look at models of compromise and learn from them? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:43, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

"grant each other the presumption that we are acting in good faith" is quoted on top for a reason --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:32, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

As I said, I'm well aware that it's not politically exedient to say anything & I suppose I can see that someone will chastise me for assuming bad faith. In that case I apologize for posting here. Victoria (tk) 21:45, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

It's past midnight here, I don't know words like exedient, and I may still have other language limits, - posting was no mistake, no need to apologize. I apologize for not having considered that Joyce means heavy memories for you, where I just saw a close that looks reasoned to me and seems to have worked for more than a year. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:13, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Thanks

I'm not sure I've ever acknowledged your "Precious Anniversary" notes in my talk page over the years, but thank you for them. I haven't been quite as active around here now as I was in the past, but I have managed to create a few articles... most recently for the latest J. K. Rowling Cormoran Strike novel, The Running Grave. *Dan T.* (talk) 18:24, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for coming over! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:58, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

What a day…

You're truly a gem, wow! The warmth and generosity you bring to Wikipedia oozes through every interaction I see you're involved, even though we haven't spoken directly. Your encouraging words to others are a beacon that guides and inspires me in this project. Your presence here is a lifeline, truly. Keep shining your light – it's making a difference. Warmest regards, Vanderwaalforces (talk) 20:11, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

blushing - thank you, nice to meet you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:14, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Same here! Vanderwaalforces (talk) 20:35, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Éric Tappy

On 18 June 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Éric Tappy, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:47, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Pamela Coburn

Hi. I saw you added “Indiana University” to this article. I could not find a ref for this so I removed the cat. Do you recall where that info came from? Semper Fi! FieldMarine (talk) 13:49, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Sorry, I probably confused a university in Indiana (Category:DePauw University alumni) and the Indiana University. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:58, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

OK, thanks! FieldMarine (talk) 14:20, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Salut!

Hi Gerda :) just letting you know, the link to L'Aube rouge in the 2024 section of your user page now links to a disambiguation since I created L'Aube rouge (novel) and moved the opera to L'Aube rouge (opera). ꧁Zanahary꧂ 15:51, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and next time you can just correct it there ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:17, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Photos of persons

Dear Gerda, you often thank me when I post new photos, most recently the (only) photo of Joana Mallwitz. I am happy about these small acknowledgements. In fact, it has become almost impossible to get image releases under CC licence from a photographer or even an organisation, such as the various orchestras or concert halls or record companies. Obviously, word has got around that anyone can more or less do what they want with images released in this way. The main obstacle to release is the possibility of commercial use by others. And photographers who might be prepared to release images have recently made this conditional on the persons photographed agreeing to the granting of a licence, e.g. in the case of a photo by Mallwitz and one by Elim Chan, of whom no usable photo exists on WP. Unfortunately, both have the same PR agency and this agency says in a nutshell: No release under CC licence. There is also no professional photo of Christian Thielemann available. It's a tedious business. Of course, if an article has appeared in many languages, I would also like to have several photos. As I said, these days I'm lucky to get just one. Sometimes I edit it to make two or three, as I did with Mallwitz, using different sections or backgrounds: JM. My suggestion to the WP administration would be to prohibit the commercial use of media files on Commons. -  Gisbert ツ (talk)  Illustrate Wikipedia !   16:01, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and I agree. Just the last bit won't work, because "free" means "free". I think an agency would be wise to release one good photo, - much better than letting the public image of an artist suffer from a bad one, such as File:Alfredbrendel-cropped.jpg which we had for a long time. See Sara Hershkowitz. I enjoyed Mallwitz conducting three times, Fauré Pénélope and Strauss Salome, both at Oper Frankfurt, and the second (I believe) program at Konzerthaus Berlin, where she gave a pre-concert conversation with a composer, playing piano also to illustrate the music, and I sat second row, - bad angle for a photo ;) - I took one of a poster of her conducting but wasn't sure about licensing and didn't want trouble. I like yours! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:13, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

What do you think about the two edited photos of Sara (-->> Engl. and German article)? -  Gisbert ツ (talk)  Illustrate Wikipedia !   22:21, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

You are really good at it. The one I took was a snapshot ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:27, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

File:Sara Hershkowitz 18.jpg

Look now the right arm: -  Gisbert ツ (talk)  Illustrate Wikipedia !   07:26, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

How about hands ;) - She looks dreamy - having sung Strauss songs, - she preferred the other pic. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:42, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

Franz Kafka

Hi Gerda! Weird edit to Franz Kafka, huh? As it happens, the edit was also a copy paste from Apache Kafka and likely a copyvio by way of Quora. Almost Kafkaesque. — Neonorange (talk to Phil) (he, they) 16:57, 19 June 2024 (UTC) —

Translation Request?

Hi Gerda, would you be willing to translate these two interviews from German into English for me? If you could email me an English-language transcript, that would be great! (Links: [1] [2]) If these interviews are unsuitable for citation in a GA, please do not hesitate to tell me.

I am working on improving Uwe Holmer up to good article status and I want to receive some clarification on his earlier life because the only secondary source I found which covers his early life alluded to these interviews. Additionally, if you have any advice for bring this article up to GA status, I would love to hear it! If you are unable to do so, I will find somebody else. Note: I am not going to nominate the article until next month as I'll be out of town for the last week of June and the first week of July. ❤HistoryTheorist❤ 03:28, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

I looked, and they are rather short, but I'm not a translator, - perhaps ask at project Germany. I also have not enough time for "my" topics this weekend, - I could listen next week and summarize, and look at the article. (Or better July, - I want to bring two women articles to GA during the June drive mentioned further up.) YouTube is not generally regarded as a reliable source, but could be used as external link. Also, we don't know how neutral/open/believable he is about his early life, so while this may remain the only information, we will have to trust him or not. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:27, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

I listened now to the first, HistoryTheorist, summary: they liked the comradery in the HJ, singing, sport, games, social equality of "the son of a banker and the son of a workman", overnight outings. He was in group riding mopeds, trained in how the engines work, - last sentence: "Das hat uns schon gefallen". (We already liked that.) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:49, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the summary, Gerda. I don't think there's much useful in that interview, so I'm not going to bother myself with using it. ❤HistoryTheorist❤ 17:27, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

In the second, he talks about refusing to join the SS in 1944, on his mother's advice, which meant public shame and degrading. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:57, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda! Feel free to look at the article sometime in July. I'm going to be a bit busy so don't make this your top priority right now. In the meantime; I'll go over the article and make some fixes myself.

These interviews explain why I wrote that "he didn't want to join the SS" later removed it due to not being able to easily find a reference. I ended up taking that out at the time, but at least I know where I got it from because I knew I just didn't make that up. Now that I know where it came from, I don't know if I'll re-add the statement. ❤HistoryTheorist❤ 17:25, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

Archive?

The talk page is getting huge and unwieldy! Perhaps archive some things? — Iadmc♫^talk  09:18, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

I archive when I see fit, usually end of the month ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:47, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

ok — Iadmc♫^talk  09:51, 21 June 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Gerhard Klingenberg

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ITN recognition for Jodie Devos

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DYK for Daniela Kerck

On 25 June 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Daniela Kerck, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that stage director and scenic designer Daniela Kerck crafted a new ending to Puccini's unfinished opera Turandot for the 2024 Internationale Maifestspiele? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Daniela Kerck. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Daniela Kerck).

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

The image in my story is what I happened to see from my seat (in a performance before the festival when Anna Netrebko sang the title role, but sold out of course, and the other was possibly the icier Principessa anyway). Don't miss the video of the trailer: much stronger storytelling than all hook words ;) - Looking at the review may teach you something. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:23, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Tamara Milashkina

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BWV 41

Radio 3 played the gorgeous aria with cello obligato this morning ... I didn't know it! Off down a very pleasurable rabbithole ... DBaK (talk) 19:54, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Also ...

Amazing family outing last week to see a new play based on Der Brief einer Unbekannten by Christopher Hampton. It was all I could not to shout "hey, this is his niece sat right here!" ... but, ahem, I did not. :) Cheers DBaK (talk) 20:01, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

❤ your work from INDIA

You are a Good Wikipedian, enjoy your time with this kitten..!!🙂

UnKnownrNone (talk) 06:51, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Margarita Voites

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ITN recognition for Lothar Gall

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DYK for Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg)

On 1 July 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the first public performance of the two songs of Arnold Schoenberg's Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 , was met with hostile audience reactions? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1 (Schoenberg)).

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

The hook was changed to mention at least the title. It's still without any hint at the character of work. Read, listen find out. Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:14, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

2 July

story · music · places

2 July, Visitation, was the 300th anniversary of Bach's chorale cantata on a Gregorian chant (a contradiction in terms but he made it work), Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10.

3 July is the birthday of Leoš Janáček, and I'm happy I had a meaningful DYK in 2021. It's also the birthday of Franz Kafka, and I uploaded pics from his family's album seen in Berlin. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:09, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

(copied from the talk of the user who brought Janáček to GA.)

Hi Gerda . I scrolled through your page of stories and I must say ... your choice, variety and variability of topics, overall beauty and aesthetic of your contributions is so close to my heart like nothing else on Wikipedia. I'm sending you my favourite and most beautiful piece from On an Overgrown Path, it's performed by lesser known but excellent Jan Jiraský, who connects very well the lyrical expression and urgent or maybe even anxious rhythmical contradiction present in many of Janáček's works in one moment. Enjoy and ... be well. Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 08:42, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

blushing - thank you for understanding! I listened with joy! The closest I came to Janáček was singing the Glagolitic Mass in choir, understanding how his music is language-driven and so expressive. Seeing the Vixen (not cunning, not little) in Munich was also great. - I added a few images, - keep looking at story music places, - for example today's music matching the Italian tenor of the story. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:38, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

WiG Editathon Barnstar

		Women in Green Editathon June '24
		Thank you so much for contributing to Women in Green's sixth editathon, with your successful GA nominations of Cecelia Hall and Magdalena Hinterdobler. Excellent work! Best wishes --Grnrchst (talk) 11:39, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:49, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Tamara Milashkina

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Thank you for the review, Viriditas, I learned a lot! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:49, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Lando Bartolini

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RD: Liana Isakadze

Liana Isakadze has died. The article might be of interest to you. Best, -- Classicwiki (talk) If you reply to me here, please ping me. 19:10, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Yes, thank you. Begun, more tomorrow. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:59, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Martti Wallén

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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

I see the thanks you gave me for my updates on him, do you think they're enough to change the class of the article? Thank you. Wikieditor662 (talk) 15:04, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

I don't care much about "classes", and know the article too little. Project classical music has no classes other than GA and FA. For GA, I don't think it's sufficient, but would have to look closer than I have now time. - I wondered about a removal of an {{interlanguage link}}, finding them highly useful. I wanted to restore it but couldn't find the spot, - perhaps you could do that? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:13, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

While I agree it does not deserve a good article, there are other classes (C, B, and A) that have been given to other classical composers, so I believe that it is possible.

The interlanguage thing is supposed to link to a person named Miklós Spányi. However, I don't believe his name works in english, so the script Miklós Spányi has the name in red while only the link next to it works. Wikieditor662 (talk) 15:31, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

For the classes, you will have to ask someone who cares ;) - The interlanguage link serves multiple functions:

• It tells a reader that a subject has no article yet in English, and also how such article should be named (which can be different).
• It tells a reader that the subject has an article in a different language, and names that language by its 2-letter-code, and enables a link to the other article.
• It tells a reader that the subject is notable in a different language.
• It invites to create the English article, which - when created - transforms the link into a blue link to it.

Much to gain, nothing to loose. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:37, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Alright, I readded the interlanguage. Thank you! Wikieditor662 (talk) 16:11, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Liana Isakadze

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Article translation request

Hi Gerda. The English wiki could really use an article on the historic German record label de:Ultraphon. Many historic opera/classical music recordings were made by the company. It would probably make a good DYK nom too. Best.4meter4 (talk) 15:14, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, I'll see when I can fit it in, next week the soonest. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:47, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

Invitation to discussion

@Gerda Arendt You had previously put forth your suggestions at Catherine's FAC. Hence I feel it will be only appropriate to invite you to the article's peer review discussion before it is listed for a second time at FAC. Also thanks for all your messages at my talk page. Looking forward to your response. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 06:58, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the invitation! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:03, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt I know you have other commitments here on English Wikipedia but will you comment at Catherine's FAC in the near future? Looking forward to your response. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 10:31, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

See, I never know, working on the recent deaths which happen without prediction. My task today is Ruth Hesse, and if time is left for reviewing, I'll turn to one I have postponed for weeks already. "Yours" is second in line ;) - I supported the article as it was, - can you point at changed places that should receive my attention? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:43, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

The Public life section has been divided into two sections for reader clarity whereas the Public image section has been expanded multiple times. The Charity work section has been trimmed as have the other sections. Furthermore, new book sources have been introduced and previous sources have been replaced with higher quality ones from reputable newspapers if possible. This is all. Looking forward to your response and thanks for your time. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 10:51, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

One more point, please. Under the Public life section, care has been taken to mention only those overseas tours and official engagements which had a motive or a significant outcome. Hence, I have also introduced single sentences which mention how the trip/engagement went and how the public/media reacted to it (for the latter, I used the sources which are considered as a generally reliable). I hope I have made the changes introduced in the article since the FAC clear to you. Looking forward to your response and thanks for your time. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 16:20, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt I see that you have listed Catherine's PR under the "For others" section of your user page. However since it's been nine days since my invitation (and that I have not received comments for the past few days), I was contemplating archiving this PR and return later when the article has gone through further improvements. If you do intend to comment within the next few days, please do let me know else your comments will be most welcome in the next round of PR (when I get there). Looking forward to your response. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 10:28, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for letting me know. I'm busy (see below), so next PR is fine with me. I have a GAN open, btw, and the day the article will be on the Main page is 30 July. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:56, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Marina Kondratyeva

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Newsham's unaccompanied four-part mass

Do you know anyone who could track down this composer and music for me? I am currently working on an article about an English Roman Catholic priest who died in Yorkshire, England, in 1905. The above mass was sung for him after he died. It was described as a solemn high mass of requiem, and the above title for the composition was given in the newspaper.

There is a place called Newsham in Yorkshire, and there was an abbey in that area, called Newsham Abbey - but I don't know whether Newsham the composer was connected with those places, or whether he was as old as the abbey, or if he was a later composer. The place and the abbey may have no connection with him or the music - I just don't know.

Knowing more about the composer and music is not vital for the article, but I always like to give full info if I can. I have done lots of googling, with no luck. Storye book (talk) 09:33, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Interesting detective work. I don't know any clue. Did you search for just "Requiem" because that is what a Requiem mass would normally be called? Project classical music might help. Aza24? - Thank you for an expressive image for Ruth Hesse! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:39, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

A puzzle piece that may fit or not: Matthew Newsham. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:46, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

same: a cappella by Charles Newsham --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:54, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Yes! That has to be him. President of Ushaw College near Durham, wrote and edited books of plainsong-type stuff, was a Roman Catholic clergyman - has to be him. Whoopee - well done! I'll put the details in as a refn note. I know that in the late C18 to the early C19 they were reviving things like Shakespeare and plainsong, and there was the beginning of a medievalist obsession around that time, so he was part of a larger movement. Fascinating. Thank you. Storye book (talk) 10:20, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Ruth Hesse

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ITN recognition for Thomas Hoepker

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ITN recognition for Sarah Gibson (composer)

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ITN recognition for April Cantelo

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DYK for Gerhard Klingenberg

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RoySmith (talk) 00:04, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

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Source review request

Hello Gerda! I've noticed your contributions and heard great things about you, though I don't believe we've had the chance to interact on-wiki before. I'll take this opportunity to introduce myself — I'm Joey, and I primarily edit in areas related to 21st-century music (I recently achieved featured article status for Windswept Adan!) and Eastern European sculpture, though I plan to expand my focus after my upcoming wikibreak.

I'm reaching out to see if you would be willing to provide a source review for my current FAC on Album covers of Blue Note Records. While I recognize there may not be a direct connection between classical music and jazz, particularly in the graphic design aspect, I thought it would be worthwhile to seek your expertise - it would be an honor to have your input as a prolific editor. I also realize that you may not be interested in the topic or committing to an extensive review; you are in no way obligated to carry anything out for me, and I would understand in both situations. In any case, thank you for considering my request, and I look forward to your response! Hope you're having an amazing week so far. joeyquism (talk) 21:51, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the appreciation. I'm afraid I missed your work so far, which I'll change ;) - I'm busy though, and it would be my first source review ever, - at the moment I feel that I do a FAC review, but you'd better ask someone else for the source review. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:46, 25 July 2024 (UTC)

That's totally fine! Thank you for letting me know, and I'm sure I'll catch you around again :) Hope to see you on FAC sometime, and I wish you the best with your other business! joeyquism (talk) 08:25, 25 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Elena Mauti Nunziata

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Women in Red August 2024

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Your GA nomination of Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178 you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of 750h+ -- 750h+ (talk) 07:21, 27 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Jerzy Artysz

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ITN recognition for Eugene Sârbu

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A barnstar for you!

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar

As you probably sensed from watching my page, I had a slightly contentious June and July on here, but your thread helped keep me centered, cheerful, and feeling like I really belonged here throughout. I read and listen to everything you send me, so I apologize if my trouble responding comes off as disinterest—quite the contrary. Thank you very much for being a role model! Remsense诉 02:17, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

blushing: thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:11, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Wikieditor662 ANI discussion

You probably know this already, but see Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Ban threats from User talk:Graham87. Graham87 (talk) 08:13, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

A kitten for…

… dear fellow bach-lover! I would also like to share some insightful letters from Lenny entitled “THE MUSIC OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH”: https://crowd.loc.gov/campaigns/bernstein/education/2023778749/2023778749-1/. Indeed we shall work hard make sure people have equal and easy access to bach (and all great works).

Hym3242 (talk) 09:09, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, - one cantata on the Main page right now ;) - also three people who made music, a baritone, a violinist and a composer - look around! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:14, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Solfège

I was just looking to see which pages were most popular yesterday, as I often do. Amongst the usual movies, politics and sport there's a musical term at #5: Solfège. I can't immediately see why there is such sudden interest -- over 300,000 readers. I immediately thought of you as the editor most likely to know or take an interest. Enjoy! Andrew🐉(talk) 10:05, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Such spikes are usually caused by something outside Wikipedia, such as a Google doodle --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:14, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Wolfgang Rihm

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Your GA nomination of Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178

The article Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178 you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178 for comments about the article, and Talk:Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. 750h+ 12:50, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, sorry I didn't get around to this; I saw your last ping but have been tied up with work and a complicated FAC. 750h+, thanks; I came here to post the same message and saw you'd beaten me to it. Congratulations, by the way, Gerda! Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 22:44, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you both! It's an unusual wonderful piece, worthy to be FA some day, but today's effort will be to improve Wolfgang Rihm, then comes the Bach cantata for last Sunday, then the one for next Sunday, and by then the week will be over but the sentence still be true :) - I never met Rihm in person but made hree DYK hooks about him, - one is today's story. Wish we had a better image, or two. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:04, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

Happy 15th First Edit Day!

Invitation to join the Fifteen Year Society

Dear Gerda Arendt/2024,

I'd like to extend a cordial invitation to you to join the Fifteen Year Society, an informal group for editors who've been participating in the Wikipedia project for fifteen years or more. ​

Best regards,

— The Herald (Benison) (talk) 05:42, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you both, - a nice reminder of the day I remember well, when I found a friend's name as a red link and began his article, deleted within minutes ;) - I feel grown up since, and want to mark the day by a FAC for a song I love, and a GAN for a Bach cantata approaching its 300th anniversary. The Main page is graced by three musicians whose articles I improved (at least was so when the day began). If you want to celebrate with me, read their articles, or any listed on top of this page ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:16, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Congratulation, Gerda. Grimes2 (talk) 10:51, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, also for improving articles together! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:59, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

2 August 2024

2024: anniversary of Bach's chorale cantatas

story

• Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist

main page

• TFA Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (reviewed)
• RD Wolfgang Rihm

  Eugene Sârbu

  Jerzy Artysz

new/expand

• Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101

quality

• Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178
• Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
• Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist

yesterday's program --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:10, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

Involvement in arbitration

I am filling an arbitration case and I mentioned you in it.

Thank you. Wikieditor662 (talk) 21:53, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

I stay away from arbitration. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:01, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

It's a frivolous case, anyway. It'll die off in two days, three maximum: I don't see much likelihood of six arbs accepting. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 07:15, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

I wish Wikieditor would edit the Wiki instead of article talk pages and noticeboards, and complain about lack of good faith from others. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:22, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

And there you go. One day, five hours and fourteen minutes after filing. Since no arbs actually voted to either accept, recuse or decline, I guess it was decided off-wiki and Aoidh - as a currently-active arbitrator - was tasked with the formal removal. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 07:55, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

Request of help or mentoring: substantial review of Wikipedia's article on Aristophanes

@Gerda Arendt

Dear Gerda, I kindly ask your help: I wish to give my contribution to edit and improve the article on Aristophanes in English. This master of the comic theatre is my passion since my studies at the University of Padua and was subject of my thesis. I have taken a look at the discussion page of the article, but I would rather ask help of a mentor, reviewer or experienced editor to talk to and listen to, during my contribution. I do not know if I am right to address this request to you; if I am not, please tell me another person that could play the role that I have just mentioned. Thanks for your help in advance. Kind Regards.

--~~~~HeracleonGelensis HeracleonGelensis (talk) 19:12, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

replied on your talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:35, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

Dear Gerda,

Thank you very much for your kind and so useful reply! It was very welcome indeed, and so fast! I appreciate the several helps that you sent me, giving advice about a tutorial (always useful), the Teahouse (why not?) and the Task Center (another initiative I did not know). Thanks also for suggesting me UndercoverClassicist who could be of help to me. Your kind welcome is a good start: I wish you all the best for your work and passions at Wikipedia. Best wishes. ~~~~HeracleonGelensis

HeracleonGelensis (talk) 13:00, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, HeracleonGelensis, and you are welcome. I don't deserve praise for the introduction, though, because that is simply a template that I use for people with a red-linked talk page, and you (all) can do the same: just type {{welcome}}, and make a new user feel noticed. It may also prevent disorientation in this vast project. Happy editing! I always offer topics on top of my talk that I think are recommended reading, and listening. Try it. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:09, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Perhaps of interest

Hi Gerda, I hope all is well with you. I don't write a lot about music or composers, but recently I added a biography about Carl Ludvig Lithander. I thought you might enjoy it (and if you want of course improve the music-related parts, if you would be so inclined), he spent his last years in Greifswald so there's also a connection to Germany here. In general he had quite a fascinating life. Anyway, I thought I'd just give you a friendly poke about it. Take care, Yakikaki (talk) 18:45, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Yes, interesting, thank you! - I read through, and will read more slowly later. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:07, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Jürgen Ahrend

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ITN recognition for Antônio Meneses

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DYK for Sarah Gibson (composer)

On 8 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sarah Gibson (composer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sarah Gibson, who formed a piano duo with Thomas Kotcheff, composed warp & weft inspired by the art of Miriam Schapiro, to be played today by the BBC Philharmonic at The Proms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sarah Gibson (composer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sarah Gibson (composer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Schwede66 01:51, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for creating this article memorializing a composer and congratulations for a very speedy and timely DYK. —  AjaxSmack  17:49, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Ajax, it feels good to be understood. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:43, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Sarah Gibson,
who formed the piano duo
Hocket with Thomas Kotcheff,
composed warp & weft for large orchestra,
inspired by the art of Miriam Schapiro
and scheduled for the BBC Proms.

watch 2022 interview and performance

22 July + 8 August 2024

hey

sorry to say but I am little bit confused that you were born in 2009 and in the same year you also joined Wikipedia, how can this happen lol 😅😂? Duolingoiscat (talk) 11:19, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

please look at what the infobox is for - not about me ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:28, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

I didn't what are you saying 😅 Duolingoiscat (talk) 13:35, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

What does it say above the picture? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:37, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

i am new on Wikipedia so I did not know anything about info Boxes ...

can u please guide me ...? Duolingoiscat (talk) 15:16, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

To avoid confusion, what do you think about

| birth_date = joined (2009-08-02) 2 August 2009 Grimes2 (talk) 16:31, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

I don't mind confusion, Grimes2. Duolingoiscat, you don't need to know a thing about infoboxes to answer what you read above the image. I read "User:Gerda Arendt" which should tell with sufficient clarity that it's not about me (the person) but me (the user with that name). The two have some things in common, and others not, such as the day of "birth" and the place of "birth", - I was not born in Idstein. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:45, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Miguel Ángel Gómez Martínez

On 11 August 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Miguel Ángel Gómez Martínez, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 22:34, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101

The article Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101 you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101 for comments about the article, and Talk:Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of 750h+ -- 750h+ (talk) 09:02, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Celestina Casapietra

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DYK for Leonhard Kaiser

On 16 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leonhard Kaiser, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Leonhard Kaiser, a student of Martin Luther, was burned at the stake on 16 August 1527 after being declared guilty of heresy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leonhard Kaiser. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leonhard Kaiser), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Toby the Outside Cat

Toby lives outside. He is not homeless as he has many homes he visits throughout my neighborhood. But my building is his base. He once was an inside cat but his owners, tenants of mine, let him out one day; he tasted freedom, and now scorns entering any doorway. He just arrived (at 6AM) this mornong to check his dish which another tenant fills daily. It was Empty! I told him to go catch a city rat and eat it this time, instead of dropping it off, decapitated, in my yard. He looked at me and walked away, insulted that I asked him to actually eat his prey. I didn't want to tell Toby that his former mate, Amy, was passing away upstairs on the second floor. See, the former jerk tenant (that I had to evict for non-payment of rent) had four cats. Toby, his mate Amy, and two of their kittens that were adults. The jerk tenant completely abandoned the three inside cats, leaving it to me to call the Anti-Cruelty Society to pick them up for adoption since they were good cats. They came but we only found two. Two weeks later, Amy jumped out of a hide-a-bed we were dismantling for discard and went to hide. For weeks she hid (not to well since we knew where she was) on the enclosed back porch, We "LET HER BE", as instructed by the Beetles but she didn't eat any of the food or drink we put out for her. On day she was gone! I had left windows open and so I figured she had jumped out one and went to join Toby in the Great Outdoors. Sadly, that was not the case. A few days ago, my first-floor tenant tells me he has been hearing mice in his bathroom ceiling. Knowing there is an access panel to the 6' foot tub and that I had opened it weeks ago to start a repair that was now on hold, I knew it was Amy. As I write this, Amy is in the throws of death. I can't get to her, poor thing. I dropped some wet food down to her and water but she is comatose...still breathing but barely. If I could I would end her pain but I can't reach her to help. Toby doesn't Know. I haven't told him. Maybe Tommorrow. Buster Seven Talk (UTC) 11:43, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

Our cat Starr (named after Ringo) doesn't know either. I don't think I will tell him!!! Buster Seven Talk (UTC) 11:51, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

I took Starr down to see her a little while ago. He sensed what was happening and only meekly tried to look down to where she was. I'll call Animal Cruelty tomorrow for advice. Buster Seven Talk (UTC)

Buster, you are a great story teller, I read it all (learning some new words) instead of telling my story, about a concert I heard OTD 14 years ago. Thank you, and so sorry for the barely breathing Amy - and you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:04, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Editor's Barnstar

You are a dedicated Wikipedia editor who has made significant contributions to the platform. Your passion for quality content and attention to detail have left a lasting impact. You actively participate in discussions, striving for consensus and maintaining a respectful tone. Beyond your editing prowess, you also have an artistic side—you enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through photography. Your work exemplifies both your analytical mindset and creative spirit. 🌿📸 UnKnownrNone (talk) 07:51, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, blushing again! You have an amazing way to look and phrase, thank you for that also! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:55, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Your words light up my day! Thank you for the sweet compliment. Blushing right back at you! UnKnownrNone (talk) 08:03, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Kasper König

On 16 August 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Kasper König, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 18:16, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Hey

🌹⚰ Celestina Casapietra, the Italian operatic soprano, passed away on August 10, 2024 at the age of 85 in Sori, Liguria, Italy . Her remarkable career spanned from coloratura roles to portraying Wagner’s Elsa in Lohengrin and Giordano’s Maddalena in Andrea Chénier. 🎶🗣️

Celestina’s voice, like a delicate thread of moonlight, wove its way into the hearts of audiences worldwide. Her high notes soared with ethereal grace, touching the very heavens. In the hallowed halls of opera houses, her presence was a celestial gift—a luminous star illuminating the darkness.

As the final curtain fell on her life’s grand aria, the world wept. The stage lights dimmed, but her legacy blazed on—an eternal crescendo echoing through time. 🌟🎭 UnKnownrNone (talk) 09:11, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Christof Nel

On 19 August 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Christof Nel, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 07:12, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

Mentorship

Hello, I hope this message finds you good. I was hoping you would to assist me in the preparation and processing of the FAC nomination. Your help will be highly appreciated Thank you, I'll be on the lookout for your response — dxneo (talk) 17:11, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for asking, - I'm quite busy, just look around. What's the article? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:09, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Tyla (album). dxneo (talk) 19:29, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Not exactly a topic I know about but at a glance it's well organised with plenty of good-looking sources. I'd prefer an image layout with no sandwiching of text and no displaced headers. Have you looked at similar topic FAs? Heve you looked at reviews to get a feeling for the kind of questions asked? Have you considered a peer review? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:17, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Can you please explain "image layout with no sandwiching of text and no displaced headers." Yes, I have been referring to most of Taylor Swift's FA albums. I will check the reviewal process. Oh and I just closed a PR few hours ago, there was only one reviewer interested and he left me hanging because a GOCE editor did not want to follow his requests. I have been addressing PR requests and also improving the article for months. Such a pity I did not get that much help (multiple viewpoints) from PR to adequately prepare, but I believe I'm in the right direction. dxneo (talk) 20:46, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

In my display, the "listen" box (left) "sandwiches" the text between it and the infobox (having it right woulsd solve that, or having it later, but probably better right anyway), and the image below "Composition ..." causes several problems: she should look "in", so the image right, and being left displaces the next header. Do we need that image at all, which shows much less of her than the following portrait? - Would you agree to the following: I give the article a review like in a peer review, on the talk page, and then you see if you try FAC or request a second opinion. I'll go to bed now, and have company until Sunday which means little time for Wikipedia, and several reviews in the waiting list (on my user page). If you think you waited enough already, go ahead and try FAC. If it's not successful, you can try again. It might be a good idea to review a FAC or two, to make your name known to potential reviewers. You don't want it to get archived because not enough reviewers show up. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:02, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Technical bits: all images should have a short description (alt) for vision-impaired readers as the lead image has already. Please check for duplicate links. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:07, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Hello, sorry I've been a little busy. I think I've addressed the above mentioned issues and yes, I would appreciate it if you gave the article a (peer) review. By the way, what did you mean by second opinion and how do I request it? I'm sorry for asking too many questions. dxneo (talk) 07:20, 23 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, and I'll try to review today. By scond opinion, I meant that comments by someone familiar with the topic mihgt also be interesting, and you might find them in the reviews of the FAs about other albums (that you mentioned). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:39, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

Draft:Melanie Gabriel

I've added some sources for example from Discogs, Rate Your Music, PeterGabriel.com and Genesis News Com. I will add this additions too to the German article Melanie Gabriel where the article exists since 2013. Do you think I could do more for moving the article in the article namespace? Urmelbeauftragter (talk) 07:47, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for doing that. I'll check, but probably not today - pleasantly busy with company, church and concert. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:41, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

I've added some more sources. I learned that Rate Your Music is not accepted as a source in English language Wikipedia. Urmelbeauftragter (talk) 16:18, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

The article was declined again, see User talk:Urmelbeauftragter#Your submission at Articles for creation: Melanie Gabriel (August 25) Urmelbeauftragter (talk) 05:29, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

I took a brief look. It is too long because it's too detailed. Please tell me one reference that is a relieble source (not discogs, not her father's). A review for example. An interview in a notable publication. - For an exercise: comment out all facts that don't have a relieble source, and write a lead about what is left. Readers should not be forced to read less relevant details. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:39, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

I cannot found more sources by searching in search machines. In German language wikipedia exists sice 2007 without problems and was reviewed by a member of the music editorial team who answered: "... könnte mir aber nicht vorstellen, dass es für die enWiki nicht ausreichend sein sollte. Wenn ich sehe, mit welchen Quellen dort im Chartbereich gerarbeitet wird, grausam. Und der Artikel hier ist sauber belegt, also wüsste ich nicht, warum man den dann in den Wartungsbereich verschieben sollte." ("But I can't imagine that it wouldn't be sufficient for the enWiki. When I see what sources are used there in the chart area, it's cruel. And the article here is clearly documented, so I don't see why it should be moved to the maintenance area."). Urmelbeauftragter (talk) 07:06, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, but doesn't answer my question for one RS, a review or an interview in a notable publication. I have a similar problem with opera singers where some say that what opera companies write about their employees is not a RS (look around on this page). I have no time to sift 20+ references, - also look around. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:13, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

I cannot found a review or an interview in a notable publication. Urmelbeauftragter (talk) 07:37, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

I'm afraid that if you can't find anything you'll not get her into the English Wikipedia. There are just too many who record their own songs. - Can you find a RS for Glauben können wie du, perhaps? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:42, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

Why

Why did you revert my edit on Pachelbel? Could you revert your edit if you think it was a mistake? Thank you. Wikieditor662 (talk) 19:34, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

Per the thread that is still on your talk: Composer is a common word. I used an edit summary the first time, then began that thread, and then thought you'd remember. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:38, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

I'm not talking about that; I'm talking about where I explained that there's no evidence that a certain portrait was of him. There was clearly some confusion, do you mind reverting your reversion? Wikieditor662 (talk) 20:44, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

You made an edit, edit summary "wl composers", and I reverted that. The edit summary didn't say that you also added in the same edit an image, and added a wedding march comparison to Wagner's. Sorry, you can't expect us to study an edit. Having looked now, why should we show an image that probably doesn't show the person, and a comparison to something completely different? This discussion should not happen here but on the article talk page. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:56, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Oedipus (opera)

On 26 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Oedipus (opera), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wolfgang Rihm said of the music of his 1987 opera Oedipus: "Sound is a weapon here – or a scalpel?" The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Oedipus (opera). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Oedipus (opera)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

September 2024 at Women in Red

Women in Red | September 2024, Volume 10, Issue 9, Numbers 293, 294, 311, 316, 317 New: Women writers & their works | Geofocus: Islands A - H Continuing: #1day1woman | Education (year-long initiative) | Translation contest 2024 (Jul, Aug, Sep)

--Rosiestep (talk) 18:59, 26 August 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

ITN recognition for Maryvonne Le Dizès

On 27 August 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Maryvonne Le Dizès, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 22:41, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Jerzy Artysz

On 28 August 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jerzy Artysz, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jerzy Artysz was given a gala concert on his 70th birthday by the Chopin University of Music? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jerzy Artysz. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

It's another DYK (and again about a person who recently died) that I find not doing justice to the merits of the person. Old man received an honour from a music university. Fine, but no word about for what. Read my story, on top. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

Personal DYK

Your DYK's are interesting. Its a pity, that they are sometimes rejected for the main page. These DYK could be placed alternatively on your stories page or on your user page.

Gerda's DYK

... that Tilman Michael was appointed chorus master of the Metropolitan Opera from the 2024/25 season, after ten years at the Oper Frankfurt? Source: [3]

Grimes2 (talk) 12:51, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! I won't accept that rejection easily. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:04, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Siegfried Lorenz (baritone)

On 31 August 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Siegfried Lorenz (baritone), which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 21:27, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Alexander Goehr

On 1 September 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Alexander Goehr, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – robertsky (talk) 14:24, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

story · music · places

It's nice that he gets exposure - after having worked on the article for days - without me calling for attention ;) - Thanks to Aza24 for professional additions (and trimming)! - Today is also the (liturgical) day of remembering Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78 (for which I had no time because of the other) but also the Vespro della Beata Vergine, dedicated by Monteverdi to the Pope 1 September. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:01, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

Hi Gerda, could you hold off an a GAN until I get a chance to expand the music section? Also, it looks like the template wasn't processed on the talk page anyways. Aza24 (talk) 21:51, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for planning to do more! Normally it takes months until a GA gets reviewed, - will that be long enough? I guess with an expanded music section, we might even go for FA (but shouldn't bother a GA reviewer with too much detail). - Goehr is still on the Main page, so whatever bits you would add today have a chance to be seen by more people. Raising interest was the key motivation for the nomination ;) (I made a typo but fixed it, as explained. I can hold it off tomorrow if you think that is better.) - He deserves more attention. Compared to others, it was low when he died, got higher with the obits, but was (4k+) moderate yesterday. Tomorrow will be Bruckner's 200 birthday, followed by Schoenberg's 150th on 13 September. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:18, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

Isobel Baillie

Isobel Baillie sang mainly in English oratorio, and is almost forgotten. This recording amply demonstrates why she was one of the 16 singers for whom Vaughan Williams wrote the Serenade to Music. Her control of vibrato and trill was extraordinary. Narky Blert (talk) 17:43, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

1866 version of Bruckner's Mass in E minor

When looking in my archive, I have In the meantime found a recording of a second live-performance of the 1866 version of the Mass in E minor by Hans-Christoph Rademann on 13 August 2014 in the Kloster Eberbach during the Chornacht "Das Licht gegeben" at the Rheingau Musik Festival of 2014. I have sent a copy of this recording to John Berky, so that he can save it in the Bruckner Archive. --Réginald alias Meneerke bloem (To reply) 13:18, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, Reginald, - I missed that concert (but look forward to his Third Symphony on Saturday, same place). I'm determined to use that piece in my stories for his birthday, now more than before. I sang all three masses but this was the first I met, and remained the strongest impression. - Heard an interesting concert on radio yesterday, Os justi and Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen?, by Tenebrae. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:25, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Maxim Berezovsky

On 4 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maxim Berezovsky, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after composer Maxim Berezovsky's death, Catherine the Great secretly ordered that the papers in his rooms be burned? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maxim Berezovsky. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Maxim Berezovsky), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

September 2024

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 72 hours for canvassing support for Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates/August 2024#(Posted) RD: Maryvonne Le Dizès. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please review Wikipedia's guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.  ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 22:49, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Sending out dozens of requests for support at RD is as blatant as canvassing comes. I have already warned you for this behavior. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 22:52, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Love you Gerda come back soon and be happy. If Wikipedia's bureaucracy is a pickle for you then there is editorial and social support. I appreciate how you support others and make good edits. Bluerasberry (talk) 23:13, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

The stakes are so low for RDs that using a word like "Canvassing" is frankly bizarre. Gerda's edits look like a genuine attempt to get more eyes on a conversation with few participants, and one where timing is especially important. And why did you wait a week to block? Maybe start a conversation and offer guidance rather than immediately resorting to retaliatory behavior. Not a productive block, and certainly not helping build an encyclopedia. Aza24 (talk) 23:22, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

The rules apply to everyone, Aza24. TheBritinator (talk) 23:32, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Hi there @TheBritinator, I am certainly aware of the obvious, but I appreciate your enthusiasm. As Amakuru explains below, RDs are not really contentious, an article is either ready or it isn't. The one in question was certainly ready, but needed more people to take a look at it. If the subject's death isn't recent enough, there is a chance they cannot be featured at all, should enough attention to the nomination not be given. This is a rather simple matter where words like "canvassing" are an extreme reaction. I would think that "the rules" do not permiss overreactions from admins. Aza24 (talk) 00:08, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

See law of the instrument. Lots of admins fall victim to it. Viriditas (talk) 02:48, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, I am sorry you are blocked. I am away on vacation and I will see you next month. Viriditas (talk) 23:37, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

@ScottishFinnishRadish: while I'll admit I'm a wikifriend of Gerda, and maybe I'm biased, I think this is a terrible block. Recent death nominations at ITN/C aren't like regular discussions where you "support" or "oppose" and there is debate, such that bringing in a friendly face would benefit you. If the quality is met then RDs are automatically posted. If a nomination has gone unnoticed for almost a week and is in danger of dropping off, it's standard practice to ask around for some pairs of eyes to check it and get it over the line. Numerous editors did exactly that, it was posted, and there's no evidence that anyone skimped on the quality review. I don't even know where this has come from, is there some back story I don't know about? I strongly suggest that you reconsider.  — Amakuru (talk) 23:46, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

As I noted above, I have already issued a warning for canvassing, so that's the back story. Mass messages specifically calling for support are a clear violation of WP:APPNOTE. There are appropriate ways to request eyes on a discussion, and this was far outside the acceptable bounds. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 23:52, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Appalling block as others have already eloquently expressed. Take care, Gerda, hope you get to enjoy more hikes, flowers, and food. DanCherek (talk) 01:48, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I concur with the detailed comments above about the nature of contributions to WP:ITN/C/recent deaths and about the administrative reaction to Gerda's high crime <sarcasm>– which the blocking administrator so clearly identified as harming Wikipedia</sarcasm>. -- Michael Bednarek (talk) 02:35, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I would like to see this block undone. Blocks really should be reserved for times where someone is harming the encyclopedia, and I do not see how that is the case here. Canvassing on a deletion discussion - okay, I suppose, but even then only after more than one warning and perhaps a discussion or two, but on a notice of a recent death? Please be gentle with the block button, unless you're dealing with vandals, trolls, sockpuppets, and other nuisances, in which case reach for it without delay. My unsolicited opinion as a 19-year admin. Antandrus (talk) 03:17, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

@ScottishFinnishRadish: You may want to take a look at this section on my talk page (which followed this one), where Gerda and I discussed the canvassing she was treading into with the way she phrased her messages. This was after her last round of talk page messages linking to an ITN nomination — I don't think this issue has come up since — and I have faith that Gerda will adjust her conversational style to avoid running afoul of the canvassing issue again. As such, I'd suggest reconsidering your block as its effects are likely to be more punitive than preventative in this case. —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 03:42, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I think this is a bad block, per Antandrus. I hope that SFR reconsiders it. —Ingenuity (t • c) 04:07, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

• Oppose. How else is an editor supposed to inform others whom they know to be concerned? WP:APPNOTE specifically allows for posting "On the user talk pages of concerned editors." Really is an unjustified block considering what APPNOTE actually says. There is no evidence showing that any of the editors who were messaged were not somehow involved or had no reason to be concerned. The only real reason given for this block was that many messages were sent. If sending too many messages without any other context being thought about is all it takes to get blocked around here, then God help us all. Besides, the common-sense reason for the rule to exist in the first place is to deter disruption. Getting more eyes on that gives more of a chance to improve the situation, not disrupt it. Think more and do better people. Please and thank you. Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 05:39, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
  • @Huggums537: I for one was not involved or concerned one bit. More below. Graham87 (talk) 07:35, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

    Fair enough. However, my read of the guidance suggests that the disruption caused by such an action should be more towards [your personal experience] as an editor than it is towards [altering outcome of] the discussion if that is the excuse being used to block her and I'm not really getting any sense at all that you are complaining about being disrupted only you are saying that you weren't involved which brings me back to my point about the common sense reason why these rules exist - to prevent disruption. Please think people. Think. Please and thank you. Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 09:46, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

    I mean for crying out loud if we are blocking people for that, then we might as well start blocking whoever is responsible for leaving mass notices on watch pages across Wikipedia about RFA's because I frequently have no involvement whatsoever with the candidate whose support is being asked of me by the nominators who have proposed said request, but much like Graham87 I'm not complaining that there has been any disruption to me, merely noting that I'm not involved with the candidate and don't feel comfortable participating in the RFA. Thank you. Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 19:24, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

    @Huggums537: Per the RFA header, those notices were implemented by consensus in 2015, a little before your time here. Graham87 (talk) 03:45, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

    Of course you are right and so to continue my analogy, the APPNOTE guidance was also implemented long before Gerda was accused of canvassing. I would bet dollars to donuts that if I were to show up at an RFA (or even on their talk pages for that matter) and started accusing nominators of canvassing or complain of disruption from the RFA process then you can rest assured accusations of incompetence followed by an indef would ensue in very short order, but for some reason very similar bad faith accusations against ordinary editors from someone who is in administration in more common situations such as these is so easily dismissed... Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 17:03, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

    I went the wrong way with my point. It kinda sounds like I want to punish SFR with incompetence, but my opinion of the blocking policy is that it's too harsh even [sometimes] for the admins who enforce it and really the point I was actually trying to make is that any actions that would otherwise normally be sanctioned by policy could be interpreted in bad faith ways if you try hard enough. Maybe we should try harder to interpret in good faith ways as Gerda suggested in one of her more recent comments in this thread? Please and thank you. Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 18:18, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

    I was reminded of a situation in 2014, User talk:Callanecc/Archive 12#Clear violation?. An admin had seen a clear violation (of a topic ban), where I saw (about as clearly) that it wasn't. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:51, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

• waking up to this: thank you all who replied, - I noticed that a blocked user can not even use the thank-you button ;)

Yes, I have been warned:

by Graham87:

Help? My story today is about a woman, nominated for RD but needing support as I write this. A composer died whose article is long and mostly unreferenced. And some articles open for review, always. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:59, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: Sorry, that feels too much like canvassing to me (particularly since you've asked several people). I wouldn't feel comfortable parachuting myself in to a process I hardly take part in, anyway. Graham87 (talk) 10:42, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

When I see a woman in danger to be neglected among the recent deaths (as Márta Kurtág was, and I felt guilty), I ask everybody in sight ;) - Referencing Goehr is a heavy task that I can't shoulder alone, and every little bit would help. I just remembered him ... --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:53, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

by TechnoSquirrel69:

Help? My story today is about a woman, nominated for RD but needing support as I write this. A composer died whose article is long and mostly unreferenced, which will keep me busy, - sorry about no more responses in the FAC. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:45, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

No worries about the FAC, Gerda; it's all on your own time. However, as I've mentioned before, directly asking for support in open consensus-forming discussions is not appropriate and difficult to interpret as anything other than canvassing. I will have to refrain from commenting on the ITN nomination as a result. —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 05:03, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

I see it a bit differently: I rarely ask for help, but had to go out, with the decision if another woman would be overlooked pending. (It happened before, Márta Kurtág, and I didn't want that to happen again.) WP:ITNN is not the typical "consensus" discussions, but support and oppose follow strict factual rules: enough coverage and enough referencing. In many cases one support was enough (which was there when I asked) for familiar admins but they all seemed to have the day off, and those unfamiliar would want to be safe and see a few more, like three. - I hope it will not happen again that I get in emergency mode. But if would "needs attention" be neutral enough? - She "made it" just before I went to bed. Goehr work still needed is detailed on the article talk. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:21, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

ScottishFinnishRadish, do you understand that I did not request support for me and my point of view, but that I just factually informed that the subject needed support? Do you understand that support on WP:ITNN means saying "the article meets the defined criteria"? Do you understand that I wanted help for the Goehr case much more than for the violinist?

Next time - but I always hope that there will be no next time for a Recent death article in danger of not meeting the deadline - I will omit the desperate "Help?" and will use the word "attention" instead of "support". What do you think? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:04, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Having requested support in a discussion with bolded support !votes led me to believe that you were requesting support in that discussion. Neutral requests for attention, more eyes, or similar are far more compatible with WP:APPNOTE, and clarity around help with an article as opposed to help in a discussion would help a lot with people not intimately familiar with the venue. As TLC mentioned below, a note on your talk page to your watchers that you'd like help bringing an article up to a certain standard would likely do very well also. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 20:36, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

As promised, I have now time to think about this. I can follow what led you to believe, but after some other responses, do you still believe that? I think I asked a precise question, clarifying it: do you understand now that I meant to factually inform that the article (of a woman, a classical musician, a foreigner, - so a minority in three respects) needed support in order to appear? - I have never criticised a block, but when I didn't understand one, asked the blocking admin a question, for example in Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Enforcement/Archive153#Pigsonthewing (2014), which to study might be of interest. It was a suggested one-week block for what "looks like y crystal clear violation" of a topic ban, and it ended in no action because it was not as crystal clear a violation as it had looked at a glance. The admin received praise for having been open. He kindly supplied a link to my question. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:16, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

Somewhat surprised and baffled by this block, which I've never seen happen before in 17 years. I also admit to being a wikifriend of Gerda. Having responded to her request for help with Maryvonne Le Dizès, I now also feel involved in this block as in some way having enabled or condoned Gerda's action. Would the outcome have been the same if no-one had responded? Gerda works very hard on RDs and this looks just like a slap in the face for her efforts. Martinevans123 (talk) 07:19, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I would honestly just not mention it at all and let the process do what it will. Your point of view about what should be highlighted on the Main Page is just one of many and it shouldn't predominate just because you've asked several dozen people for help. Now, as for the block, it seemed a touch too dramatic and sudden for me, even given the context of the warning, and my first instinct was to undo it ... but thinking about it some more I'm probably too involved both personally as a friend and as a Wikipedian. I'm glad for this message about it that you removed, because otherwise I would never have known what happened. As for the topic of what's on the Main Page, I tend to take a view Iridescent espoused somewhere (can't find the link quickly, though I've tried to look) that basically almost no-one actually reads it compared to the number of people who use it as a launching pad for Wikipedia searches ... I myself stopped reading the Main Page regularly many years ago. Graham87 (talk) 07:35, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I've finally found the comment I was looking for here (search for "Thanks, Noted" in case the newfangled timestamp-linking feature doesn't work). Graham87 (talk) 13:59, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

@Graham87: Please advise your clients interested in Iridescent's views not to search for "Thanks, Noted" at all. Please instead advise them to search for, err, "Noted, Thanks" instead :D SerialNumber54129 14:26, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

@Serial Number 54129: Lol yeah that. Graham87 (talk) 14:53, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

@Graham87, we can thank Gerda for reverting one of my famous blonde moments. That's what I get for not looking at timestamps and I can do very well to take my own advice and think people think. Please and thank you. Lol. 😁 Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 10:01, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Blondes are people too, you know! Martinevans123 (talk) 14:30, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I am here to ask for mercy and a bit of leniency for Gerda, whose kindness and good faith and dedication to Wikipedia are legendary among experienced editors. Her motivation seems to have been simply to recruit help to improve an article, rather than to win some dispute. Time served, perhaps? Cullen328 (talk) 07:57, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I would certainly agree with a lifting of this block as time served. But it prompts wider questions about how editors can legitimately collaborate for WP:ITNRD. Martinevans123 (talk) 08:26, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

There's not really a need to collaborate as such for ITNRD, in terms of nominations. A RD only needs one or two supports and an admin to go through. I've had one drop off the nom page before despite receiving supports; I notified an admin of this and they put it into the template. CMD (talk) 08:47, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

In my experience, when a nomination rapidly attracts a few supports, there's no problem. But far more frequently a nomination rapidly attracts a few opposes because it's too short, or lacks sources, or is not well-written, etc. In these cases I really don't see why the nominator can't ask for help to find sources, etc. from editors who may have an interest in the RD subject and who may not otherwise be tracking the nominations page. I'd call that "editor collaboration". Martinevans123 (talk) 09:04, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

That would be collaboration in article writing, not in getting support for the nomination itself. I've never seen anyone raise issues with the ideas you mention. CMD (talk) 09:15, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I would suggest those two activities are intimately connected. Martinevans123 (talk) 10:04, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

They aren't. You can improve an article and not participate in nominations, and you can review a nomination without working on the article. Our article quality processes rely on this distinction. CMD (talk) 10:09, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Perhaps it's just me, then. I usually find that those who support a nomination will often also improve the article and those who oppose a nomination typically do nothing. Perhaps your experience is different. Martinevans123 (talk) 10:18, 5 September 2024 (UTC) p.s. I've always understood Gerda's use of the word "support" to encompass both activities. And I've never seen that as non-native speaker thing.

I should add as a wider aside that I would agree with others above that this block no longer serves a preventative purpose. CMD (talk) 09:17, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I also hope there can be some leniency here, and I recognize I say this as someone familiar with Gerda Arendt, even if not for as long as some other editors. This block just seems rather too WP:BURO when the offense was a week ago and was of limited disruption (some indeterminate amount of readers may have seen the name of a violinist that they may or may not have clicked on; oh, the horror?). Collaboration with other editors and passion for a topic are together the lifebloods of Wikipedia, and this feels rather like punishing someone for attempting and evincing each. Hydrangeans (she/her | talk | edits) 09:18, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

(Edit conflict). Having read the above discussion, it seems clear to me that Gerda has been using the word "support" when actually meaning that she wants an article supported by editing it, improving it, Wikifiying it, adding citations and so on. As she has explained, when she wrote "support", she meant "attention", and "attention" meant the improvement of articles in the approved manner, in order to make them sufficiently acceptable to be linked on the Main Page. I have seen her use the word "support" before, and it didn't make sense to me. Now it does. I understand that Gerda speaks English as a second language, and I have seen her apologise for linguistic errors in English quite a few times. So it looks to me as if this block is due to a misunderstanding on both sides. Gerda has suggested above that she should used the word "attention" as an alternative to "support", but to me that will still be potentially confusing. I suggest that if she just wants articles edited in the approved manner, that she spells that out clearly, e.g. "The article Foo (composer) needs editing for improvement to a standard which will make it fit to be linked to the Main Page. Please help? " Storye book (talk) 09:29, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I'd suggest that to Gerda that if you're looking to steer clear of this in the future, you could ask for review instead of attention or support. Asking for review generally signals that you're open to people challenging your work, helping it improve and meet standards, whereas "attention" and "support" might sound like you're just trying to move it across a finish line. Wikipedians love to correct other Wikipedians, and by extension, Wikipedians love Wikipedians who love to be corrected. Also, I would maybe ask 2–3 ITN regulars for their eyes in a situation like this, rather than 35 people who may or may not have an interest in the topic/venue. Alternatively, you have a highly watched and viewed user talk page – it feels weird to post to your own user talk sometimes, but you definitely could! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 09:35, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Yes, that's all sound advice, and I'd advise Gerda to follow it. But even so, this block - and its duration - was way over the top for an incident which had no ill effects whatsoever. A few people showed up to "support" the nom after Gerda's appeal, but there's no evidence any of them were anything less than thorough in their analysis. And no admin on ITN would post an RD without also satisfying themselves that it meets the quality criteria. The policy says that blocks are for preventing harm to the project they are not to be used for "punishment", yet it's clear that Gerda poses no threat whatsoever to Wikipedia, and neither did her actions last week; in fact, the block is harming the project because we're now impeding her from her usual daily work improving the project.  — Amakuru (talk) 10:28, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

This is a good advise. Gerda, you can regret your fault (review not support) and use the unblock template. In the meantime, can I do something for you? Grimes2 (talk) 10:25, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I just wanted to pop in to support this. If you commit to appropriate notifications I'd be more than happy to unblock. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 13:36, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Sorry to hear about the block hopefully you get unblocked i feel like the block was too harsh for such a minor issue it seems to be more of a punishment than preventing harm to the project and violates policy Isla🏳️‍⚧ 10:52, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

• I thought the sun was going to explode there for a few moments. Thanksfully I saw it was only a 72 hours block. It is worth pointing out the Gerda Arendt is one of the most productive and best editors on Wikipedia and this insn't even in a area where canvassing is a problem and can never be a problem in that area, by definition. It is negligible. What about the extensive canvassing in Afd, where paid editors run rampant and has a lasting deliterious and damaging effect on Wikipedia, where nothing seems to get done. Its seems a bit ridiculous to block one of our best editors. I cant understand this place. It was far too harsh a decision and shouldn't have been made unilaterally. An entremely poor administrive action. scope_creep^Talk 14:35, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

@Scope creep:, what do you mean, it shouldn't have been a unilateral decision? SerialNumber54129 14:46, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

It should have been taken at WP:ANI and discussed, where a less severe sanction could have be put in place as an interim measure. I just hope Gerda comes back. scope_creep^Talk 14:59, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Ah, I see, yeah. Mind you, I think the problem is that the first thing everyone would say is that we elect our admins to make decisions on their own. Whether we agree with them or not. I'm sure that's been said before? But put away your worries—Gerda will be back. In fact, it's only been two hours. She's been off-keyboard longer than this just doing the weekly shopping  :) SerialNumber54129 15:05, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I'm a little surprised to see this from SFR, who usually makes better decisions. Really poor block. Wait, I will attempt to separate my friendship with Gerda from my thoughts on this block ... Really poor block. Let this be a lesson to you, Gerda, Wikipedia does not want you to care about quality, it wants you to Follow The Rules. It's always puzzling to me that we give people actively harming other editors more chances than a productive editor who broke one of the lesser Rules. I guess because it is so easy to determine that the lesser Rule was broken. Viriditas's reference above to the Law of the instrument is apt. 72 hours for a first, minor block after 15 years was an unexpected twist of the knife, though. See you all in 72 hours, when Gerda's block expires. I'm certainly not going to edit until she does. Floquenbeam (talk) 15:28, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Yes. Over 15 years of enthusiastic and valuable contributions, and then this. That really does make it look much worse. I actually think this ought to be wiped off. Martinevans123 (talk) 15:40, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

• I had hoped that SFR would reverse their own block after seeing the comments here, but that has unfortunately not happened. Like many others above, I feel that this block is not in line with the blocking policy, which states that blocks are used to prevent damage or disruption to Wikipedia. Gerda's actions did not damage or disrupt Wikipedia, and were, at worst, a borderline policy violation. Gerda's comment also clarifies that they did not intend to violate the spirit of WP:CANVASS. For these reasons, and after much careful thought, I am overturning this block. Courtesy ping to @ScottishFinnishRadish: —Ingenuity (t • c) 16:16, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you Ingenuity, it's good to see that WP:COMMONSENSE has prevailed at last. I was on the verge of taking this to WP:AARV but hopefully we can now draw a line under this. @Gerda, I think there's some useful advice above on avoiding this sort of shenanigans in the future - avoid using the words "support needed", and limit the requests to one or two people - you only really need one supporter and one admin to post, and I'm always happy to be the latter if I'm around (subject to me being satisfied the quality concerns are met of course!). Cheers  — Amakuru (talk) 16:34, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

  Gerda - you can always give me a ping if needed. Shearonink (talk) 16:52, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

  Thanks for the ping. I've been busy since my earlier message here this morning, but as I say on my user page, admins are welcome to reverse any of my standard admin actions. My judgement isn't perfect, and it's clear that a large number of editors disagree with my judgement in this case. I'll take the feedback on board and adjust my actions accordingly. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:32, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

It's nice to use the thank-you button again, - thanks to all for support and advice! I had a great time out with friends. I have no time for individual comments, possibly until next week: company, choir rehearsal day for Stabat Mater (Haydn) at Limburg Cathedral, RMF closing concert (Bruckner! still above, and I won't make a story for 5 Sep, better next year when he'll turn 85 - I'm an optimist.), Day of open monuments (Schloss Weilburg).

ScottishFinnishRadish, I left three questions especially for you further up, and would appreciate you taking the time to read and reply. I like to prevent misunderstandings. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:25, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I've answered above, hopefully in a way will provide clarity all around. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 20:37, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for answering, even if not exactly my questions. As explained above, I have no time right now to respond in detail. - I'll do my morning routine including passing Precious to a user who had their first TFA yesterday. Quick question though to the suggestion to place a request for help on my talk page: wouldn't that - addressing 100+ watchers - be a worse case of "canvassing"? Do you understand that I prefer individual conversations? Do you understand that I am in many regular conversations, with official and honorary members of WP:QAI, with friends, with users whom I thank? What you call canvassing is for me telling them about problems, such as the state of the Goehr article when he died? - I was in a rush when I wrote the messages, having to go out, and not having reached any of the three admins that normally help me with RD (PFHLai, Spencer, Stephen - see list above). I had no time to add that Goehr meant 95& of the problems I faced, and also the other was time-critical which he wasn't. - Regarding the post on your talk: please think about the word "enforce". In most RfA of a past, I asked candidates what they thought about User:Gerda Arendt/User talk before you block. Later, I could usually just support per Precious. I don't remember if I even posted in yours. Quite generally, I go for talk. Illustrated below: I like to share, places and music and sometimes also problems ;) -Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:45, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, it sounds like you're saying you didn't actually intend to ask people "Please go vote 'support' at this RD" but rather "Please support this nom by fixing what's wrong with the article so it can get through RD"? Because I'd agree one is canvassing but the other is not. At least some of the editors you approached said it felt like inappropriate canvassing, so maybe clarify what you're asking for. Asking for 'support' in any discussion, which has a specific meaning here on enwiki, probably isn't a great choice of wording. (I agree with others above that canvassing at RD is a probably pointless and mostly harmless kind of canvassing.)

And, yes, I'd agree placing a request on your own talk makes it less of a problem. You could create a post "RDs I need help with" that those who are interested could subscribe to. I do understand you prefer individual conversations, but approaching people individually on their user talk with a request for 'support' in some discussion is canvassing.

TL;DR: if you're actually trying to get people to go vote support, you should stop, and if you aren't intending that at all, revise your approach. Valereee (talk) 10:54, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for very general advice. I hope that the specific situation - woman musician in danger of missing exposure - happened once in 2019 (and I still feel guilty, - there was a thread then "If she had been a British man, she would have appeared, but now she was a Hungarian woman"), and now (Maryvonn Le Dicés, violinist of Pierre Boulez's famous ensemble, who had an article only in Russian which didn't help me at all), and hopefully will not happen again. - Being blocked was a new experience, - it left me rather cold. I planned to sit it out, but was a bit sad to miss giving Precious to a first-time TFA author which I still haven't done. I would have liked to at least update my user page, and I missed the thank-you button most of all. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:40, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

I hope a woman musician missing exposure doesn't happen again, either. But even in that specific less-than-ideal situation, canvassing is not the solution. Valereee (talk) 11:48, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

As said above, I'll be busy until later on Monday. You could answer the 3 questions I asked SFR (right below the quoted 2 who thought of canvassing and my responses, while others looked at the article and 2 supported, and another supported who had not gotten a message but reacted to "attention needed", the standard wording on the ITNN nom page. Please wait until I'll have time to respond properly. Guest coming in an hour, and I'm not ready, and that Precious is still not given ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:04, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

No hurry on response! You asked do you understand that I did not request support for me and my point of view, but that I just factually informed that the subject needed support? Do you understand that support on WP:ITNN means saying "the article meets the defined criteria"? Do you understand that I wanted help for the Goehr case much more than for the violinist?

Yes, I understand you did not intend to request support for yourself/your point of view. But if you intended to request support votes for the RD appearance of the article, it's canvassing.

Yes, I do understand that support at RD means saying the article meets the defined criteria. Which is why I said above that canvassing at RD is pointless and mostly harmless.

I have seen that you have said your primary intention was to ask for help working at Goehr, but that is definitely not what I heard you saying when you said Help? My story today is about a woman, nominated for RD but needing support as I write this. A composer died whose article is long and mostly unreferenced, which will keep me busy,. What I heard you saying was "Please go support Le Dizès at RD! I'm going to be very busy at Goehr, which is in terrible shape." Valereee (talk) 12:29, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

And this would seem to indicate that you actually were primarily intending to ask for support at RD for Le Dizes? Valereee (talk) 12:55, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

I understand that you read it this way, but please consider that you are looking at something I wrote in haste and dispair, under the pressure of the Goehr task, explained on the talk of Aza24, in case of interest, - in a nutshell: I had just made him my story on his birthday on 10 August, and noticed in which horrible state the article was (much of it unreferenced, copyvio, purple language, synthesis ...) and wished him a long life, and then he died. - Going out now, to a place where I spent time with Floq (booked last week, coincidence). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:09, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, I do understand you were writing in haste. You asked me to answer the question of whether I understood you were asking more for Goehr than for Le Dices, and I answered that question. And several other editors interpreted the post the same way I did. Valereee (talk) 13:41, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

The logic of preventing the access of blocked editors to their User page still escapes me. I also missed the Thank-you button most of all, but then I was blocked for slightly longer than you. I wanted to suggest that blocked editors could, or indeed should in some cases, be given access to certain articles one at a time, on a probationary basis - so they could prove their editorial worth, in some practical way, before being wholly unblocked. But this seems to be be deemed technically too difficult. And in any case, why would anyone listen to an editor who was blocked... I still think your own block should be wiped out. Apologies for the soap box. Martinevans123 (talk) 11:57, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

There is no wiping out, not even for a misclick ;) - I like the wording of the unblock reason. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:04, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

soap-box? - my talk is a forum for people in need. - It was more popular yesterday than some of my DYK, and I am still quite overwhelmed by (uncanvassed) support while I slept, like yours, Martin. - That Precious still not done. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:08, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Editors (particularly Admins, of course) can possibly imagine how it feels to be blocked, even for a few hours or days. But until one has experienced it personally, it is just purely imaginary. I'm not surprised that some blocked editors never even try to return. Martinevans123 (talk) 12:28, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Some of us spent a week IP hard blocked, refused an unblock or IPBE because of accusations by someone who was later blocked for socking and UPE, and accused of socking. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 13:14, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for clarifying. Slightly different circumstances from those of Gerda or myself, it seems. I'd be interested to see the percentage of Admins who have been blocked and for what reasons. Perhaps the stats are easily found. Martinevans123 (talk) 13:40, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

ps: I am worried about Floq. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:10, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

There's no need to worry about Floque. He blanked his page in solidarity with you being blocked but, of course, he edits so infrequently that he probably hasn't even noticed the unblock. The irony is, of course, that no one would have noticed his lack of activity. His last few edits have been just talking to you; his last foray into article space was two months ago. Interestingly, he's not usually so quick to criticise poor admin actions: it's only recently that he attempted to defend Graham Beard's partisan threats to an otherwise innocent editor (on my talk, of all places). On reflection, if it had been any editor other than ScottishFinnishRadish he might not have got involved, but it was a tempting opportunity to put the boot into an admin who had also asked Graham Beards to read WP:INVOLVED and then explain himself. Which Graham Beards has not yet done, and, indeed, has doubled down on. But why shouldn't he when he has such enablers? *sigh*

Congrats on the unblock! SerialNumber54129 12:40, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

I am worried precisely because he's almost not here anymore. - I don't deserve congrats because I did nothing to get unblocked, - common sense does ;) - Recommended reading today: Frye Fire, by sadly missed Vami_IV. (Precious still not done.) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:51, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Floq is back. I left a comment there remembering that he once (in 2014, to be precise,) said "no foul, play on". --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:19, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

RD on WP:ITNN - looking forward

In case of interest, a little history of a nomination.

• 20 Aug: news of the death of Maryvonne Le Dizès, no article in English, only one in Russian. No date of death. It didn't take long to find out that she played violin in a highly notable ensemble, ensemble intercontemporain where she even commissioned new compositions, and she taught for a long time: clearly notable. Thank goodness there were refs in English. I went ahead creating an article, but when I was ready to publish I noticed that Rigg had already done that. I merged the articles. 13 editors helped with the article.
• 24 Aug: I nominate the article for the Recent deaths, date 20 Aug (when the news came around). Nominations need to be decided within the week following that date (so by 27 Aug), it's by simple support or oppose, which look at broadness of coverage and diligence of referencing. Usually closing admins want to see three supports and no oppose, but in many cases one support is enough: when the article clearly meets the requirements.
• 25 Aug: the nom received a support.
• 27 Aug: Nothing had happened, I made her my story, in hope, and marked the nomination with "needs attention" - a standard procedure. Nothing happened. I notified the three admins who often had helped me, - no response. You know the rest.

In the future - still hoping a case like this won't come again - I will inform fewer people of a problem and rely on my talk page more, and I will avoid the word "support" and replace it by "review". I urge everybody with a little time at the end of the day to check if there are any nominations needing attention on ITNN. I encourage everybody to follow what is on quoted on the top of Precious:

"grant each other the presumption that we are acting in good faith".

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:50, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

Re: "grant each other the presumption that we are acting in good faith". FWIW, Gerda, I don't actually think there is any experienced, well-intentioned editor on WP, including the person who blocked you, who believes you are not acting in good faith. Even when I disagree with you, I am completely convinced you are always acting in good faith. Valereee (talk) 22:03, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the last sentence most of all. Blushing because of course it's too good to be true. I try but I'm no angel ;) - I assume that the block was done in good faith, but I have not yet understood what caused enough offence in requesting help ("Help?)) among a network of friends, project members (QAI, Women in Red, Classical music), people who were found generally helpful in the past, and people who had helped with the article. I don't understand why the words "help" and "support" would trigger a rather strong action without talking before - Today is Tag des offenen Denkmals, - I'll look at our "open monuments with dear people, including Schloss Weilburg. I'll tell you which songs we sang at church much later today. Yesterday's rehearsal was promising, and the concert magnificent. - Enjoy whatever you do! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:04, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

"Support" and "Oppose" are trigger words at RD. Grimes2 (talk) 06:17, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

Calling for collaboration

In the spirit of recommendations above:

• I suggested Maryvonne Le Dizès for DYK, and my suggestion (see article talk or my user page) was not liked by a reviewer. Help with wording alternatives and/or discussion of suggestions welcome.

Quite generally: my user page has articles of interest every day, today "Jesu, der du meine Seele" four times, - find out why ;) Articles for review are listed on top of WT:QAI, and I'll add review wishes for RD there also (always hoping they will not be needed). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:53, 10 September 2024 (UTC)

• Y The above discussion is still open.
• Two articles about women opera singers were tagged for references and suggested to be deleted. Help with references needed!
  • Y Christine Görner
  • Y Esther Dierkes.
• Y Caterina Valente would profit from expansion. Nominated for RD. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:38, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

All done at this point, - thanks for help, Grimes2 and RoySmith! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:16, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

more songs, places and food

stroll in Frankfurt (20 Aug) RMF concert Tenebrae Howells: Requiem (22 Aug) tasting menu (23 Aug)

I like sharing places and music. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:30, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

It's nice to see someone enjoying a stroll in Frankfurt. I've generally been told to avoid it as dull. CMD (talk) 10:54, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I took a Wikipedian on the stroll, and our conversation was so lively and interesting that I forgot to take more pictures ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:58, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

You had me at tasting menu! DBaK (talk) 11:36, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

The menu seems to be decadent. Grimes2 (talk) 11:54, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

I trimmed the display to three - keeping Frankfurt, Eberbach Abbey and the delicious prison food, - thank you for you comments, I felt understood. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:19, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Welcome back!!! DBaK (talk) 10:55, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78

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Amy Shafer

I've recently been very entertained by this classical trained harpist, pianist, and music teacher who was never exposed to rock music, but started a youtube channel called Virgin Rock where she does reaction videos showing her first time listening to different famous rock videos [songs] and then also gives an analytical break down of them from the perspective of a classical musician. I thought maybe you might find it interesting. Huggums^{537_voted! (sign🖋️|📞talk)} 07:21, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

Yes, that sounds interesting. Wish I had more time to explore. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:48, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

Draft:Violin scam

Hello Gerda, I recently created a draft for the Violin scam. I know it is quite common globally. I was wondering if there was anything about it in German language media that could be used for expansion. Best, Thriley (talk) 21:18, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

I watched someone doing this at Highbury & Islington station and I remember thinking that they were working so bloody hard on the mime that surely it would be easier to just play the wretched instrument! Cheers DBaK (talk) 08:57, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

They see to pop up for me wherever I travel too. I'm eager to establish where this scam began and how it proliferates. Some sources suggest that many "performers" are part of a larger criminal network. Thriley (talk) 16:40, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

I never heard of it, sorry. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:04, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

"Playback" is very common in TV shows, but not in classical music. Grimes2 (talk) 09:38, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

Arnold Schoenberg 150

Günter Reich
recorded the role of Moses in
Schoenberg's opera Moses und Aron
with both Michael Gielen and Pierre Boulez.
listen
27 August 2010

Alban Berg dedicated his
Three Pieces for Orchestra
"with immeasurable gratitude and love"
to his teacher,
Arnold Schönberg,
for his fortieth birthday
on 13 September 1914.

13 September 2014

in memory -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:50, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Tilman Michael

On 14 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tilman Michael, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Tilman Michael, who is set to be the Metropolitan Opera's chorus master from the 2024/25 season, helped the Oper Frankfurt win multiple awards for operatic choir of the year? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tilman Michael. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tilman Michael), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 14 September 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Friedrich Schorlemmer

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Your GA nomination of Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben, BWV 8

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Reverted edit at Jean Sibelius

Hi, you've recently reverted my attempt to improve the link to Sibelius's Violin Concerto. Of course as you have pointed out, the key is not part of the title— apologies for that mistake.

What do you think about changing it to "His Violin Concerto in D minor"? I thought the original text, "The Violin Concerto in D minor", could be misleading and readers (or at least me) would think that the link linked to the general violin concerto article. I would appreciate your input on this.

(I created the topic here because I thought it was perhaps too trivial for the page talk. Thanks.) Chester 🇭🇰 (talk | contribs) 09:23, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

If you think it's misleading (but it wasn't in a decade I believe, and how how could a specific one, "The ... in D minor" mean the general violin concerto?) you could write "His Violin Concerto in D minor", but not within the piped link. Such questions are better raised at the article talk even if "trivial". Then others could reply if I was out. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:39, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Caterina Valente

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A kitten for you!

I found this cute thing while walking the other day, I thought you'd like it!

I've started Bible college a couple weeks ago and one of the assigned readings, My All for Him by Basilea Schlink really spoke to me, and reminded me of you, actually. I'm not too sure what your beliefs are exactly, but it should not matter in this context; it's all about Jesus here.

Panini! • 🥪 13:26, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Thank you, lovely! - share with Rosie! - Jesus my joy is my song of defiance ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:31, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Beppe Menegatti

On 22 September 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Beppe Menegatti, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. PFHLai (talk) 12:38, 22 September 2024 (UTC)

In case you're interested

Hello Gerda Arendt:

WikiProject Women in Green is holding a month-long Good Article Edit-a-thon event in October 2024!

Running from October 1 to 31, 2024, WikiProject Women in Green (WiG) is hosting a Good Article (GA) edit-a-thon event with the theme Around the World in 31 Days! All experience levels welcome. Never worked on a GA project before? We'll teach you how to get started. Or maybe you're an old hand at GAs – we'd love to have you involved! Participants are invited to work on nominating and/or reviewing GA submissions related to women and women's works (e.g., books, films) during the event period. We hope to collectively cover article subjects from at least 31 countries (or broader international articles) by month's end. GA resources and one-on-one support will be provided by experienced GA editors, and participants will have the opportunity to earn a special WiG barnstar for their efforts.

We hope to see you there!

~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 15:12, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

Yes, interested, thank you for thinking of me. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:14, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

Caterina Valente Englische Wikipedia Seite

mit Bezug auf den von Ihnen vorgenommenen Änderungen auf der englischen Wikipedia-Seite von Caterina Valente möchten wir Sie höflich bitten, alle Ihre Einträge umgehend zu löschen. Leider enthalten diese überwiegend falsche Informationen über die verstorbene Künstlerin, die größtenteils auf nicht vertrauenswürdigen Boulevardpresse-Artikeln basieren. Es liegt uns fern, rechtliche Schritte einzuleiten. Dennoch behalten wir uns als Rechtsnachfolger von Caterina Valente alle Rechte vor.

Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis und Ihre Kooperation.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Eric vanAro (talk) 10:28, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

Please speak English here. Please understand that Wikipedia relies on independent sources, - if you have good sources to support facts, please use them. I don't think that Tagesschau, SWR, Deutschlandfunk should be described as Boulevardpresse. Discussion should be on the article talk. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:43, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Benny Golson

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ITN recognition for Norbert Lohfink

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Your GA nomination of Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130

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Women in Red October 2024

Women in Red | October 2024, Volume 10, Issue 10, Numbers 293, 294, 318, 319, 320 Online events: New: Women in STEM | Geofocus: Islands I-P | Women in archaeology

--Lajmmoore (talk 08:05, 29 September 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

Some September music

30 September · concert Elbphilharmonie Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 Ligeti: Lux aeterna NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra Kent Nagano

29 September · concert St. Johanniskirche, Harburg Bach: Mass in B minor Harburger Kantorei Ensemble HanseBarock Constanze Kowalski (cond.)

27 September · concert St. Martin, Idstein Vocal compositions by Hildegard of Bingen and improvisation on organ and piano Lieselotte Fink Franz Fink, Harald Eggert (keyboards) Laurenz Theinert (Visual Piano)

Some composers who wrote the summary of their life's work. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:36, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

calling for collaboration in October

story · music · places

In the spirit of September recommendations:

• Y Michael Sladek needs attention on WP:ITNN. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:52, 1 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Stoika Milanova nominated, 2 more days as I write this. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:18, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Rohan de Saram, same --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:21, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Helmut Bauer (bishop) - attention please on ITNN, because his Requiem is tomorrow. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:32, 11 October 2024 (UTC) · the Reqiuem is held now, they began with the Introit from Mozart's Requiem. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 12 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Amaury du Closel up for RD --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:18, 13 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Leif Segerstam up for RD --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:34, 14 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Garbis Aprikian up for RD --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:09, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
• Kaoli Isshiki --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:15, 23 October 2024 (UTC)
• Y Walter Jacob for RD --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:17, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

History of Christianity

I have finally nominated the article. Please take a look if you can: Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/History of Christianity/archive1. Thank you! Jenhawk777 (talk) 18:21, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

Sorry, I was too slow. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:10, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Michael Sladek

On 1 October 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Michael Sladek, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Schwede66 19:49, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

on his birthday --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:10, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Maryvonne Le Dizès

On 3 October 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maryvonne Le Dizès, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Maryvonne Le Dizès commissioned a trio for saxophone, trombone and violin during her time as a violinist with the Ensemble intercontemporain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maryvonne Le Dizès. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Maryvonne Le Dizès), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Glad that she was accepted for DYK, after a struggle you may want to study. My story today is different because I ran that fact already after she died. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:36, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130

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Your GA nomination of Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91

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ITN recognition for Stoika Milanova

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Pulling out the stops

Wasn't sure if you saw this... Viriditas (talk) 22:21, 5 October 2024 (UTC)

That's great. Like what was pictured here. - Today is our harvest festival, let's harvest music and images and joy! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:27, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Frohe Erntedankfest! Viriditas (talk) 21:43, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, I think that's the best photo you've ever taken! I'm so jealous... Viriditas (talk) 22:18, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

The image is from Klang und Lichtkunst, improvisations on compositions by Hildegard of Bingen, on pulled-out stops and other keyboards with improvised light images, and I love the green rays as an expression of Hildegard's Grünkraft and of hope. I could have taken a pic every second. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:38, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

You're such a resource! I just downloaded Heike Matthiesen's Guitar Ladies (2016) and Guitar Divas (2023). The cover art for Guitar Divas is risqué! I am so sorry she died. Viriditas (talk) 20:43, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

Wow, that is stunning. Wish I could have experienced that. Okay, okay, need to visit Germany :) Antandrus (talk) 22:24, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

That may not happen ever again, - it seemed like out of this world. I'm sure Hildegard would have loved it. - But, yes, come and tell me. Plan to visit the Casals Forum and Oper Frankfurt, new productions. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 9 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Rohan de Saram

On 6 October 2024, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Rohan de Saram, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. – robertsky (talk) 13:27, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Great life story! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:40, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

Bronze W Award

		Bronze W Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Bronze W Award for your contributions to each long-time section of the Main Page: a Featured Article at Today's Featured Article and 5 articles listed at Did You Know. Your contributions to Wikipedia put you in a class of prolific, highly skilled editors. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 01:56, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

You can show the award by using Template:Bronze W UBX.

Thank you Cowboygilbert. You picked my favourite FA, my song of defiance (which was written to large parts by a banned user, not me, and long ago) and DYK such as Magdalena Hinterdobler who was threatened with deletion, and four other opera singers, - a topic not welcome on the Main page ;) - Did you know that I feel that I never had as few DYK nominations as this year? Why does it say "all sections of the Main page", but omits ITN (RD) and OTD where I am more active? Just some question. Thank you, I'll post it at WP:QAI. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:47, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

I tried to see if you qualified for the Golden W but you don’t have any FPs that’s been on POTD sadly. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 10:22, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. I tried FP once but they said the photographer was not welcome, which ended my career there. How about making awards for ITN and OTD? there are five corners in the star, and if 2 and 3 qualify, 4 might also, no? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:25, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

This is a great point, but ITN may get phased out so I am going to wait until the RfC is over. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 13:46, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Helmut Bauer (bishop)

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my story today - when I began his article I didn't know how much he loved church music and did for it - his Requiem will begin shortly as I write this --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:45, 12 October 2024 (UTC)

• Introit from Mozart's Requiem
• Christus, der ist mein Leben
• Mozart: Kyrie
• Psalm 34 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
• Bruckner: Ave Maria, WAB 7
• Mozart: Hostias
• Bleibe bei uns, du Wandrer durch die Zeit
• Mozart: Sanctus, Agnus Dei, Lux aeterna
• Psalm 103
• Hoch sei gepriesen unser Gott
• Nunc dimittis
• Salve Maria --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:05, 12 October 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33

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ITN recognition for Amaury du Closel

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A barnstar for you

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		This is for your tireless contributions. Pachu Kannan (talk) 15:31, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

thank you ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:33, 14 October 2024 (UTC)

Huge Congrats on 350k Edits, Gerda!

Editing Superhero Award

Hey Gerda, Wow, 350,000 edits! That’s such an incredible milestone! Your dedication and contributions inspire so many of us in the Wikipedia community. In fact, thanks to your inspiration, I just created my first article yesterday: α-Zeacarotene! Your passion really motivates others to keep improving the platform. Keep up the amazing work, and here’s to even more wiki adventures! UnKnownrNone (talk) 10:31, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

• Congratulations, Gerda. Unlike mine most of your edits are nit jost collecting yur own spilling mostikes. Martinevans123 (talk) 10:39, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
• Congratulations. In fact, you are number 99 with 375,040 edits. Wikipedia:List_of_Wikipedians_by_number_of_edits Grimes2 (talk) 13:30, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

  thank you, all - I never looked at that list ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:03, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Leif Segerstam

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Your GA nomination of Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99

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ITN recognition for Barbara Owen (organist)

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Thanks for your detailed expansion.--Ipigott (talk) 15:56, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

It was my pleasure, any woman, any musician, and then she loved Brahms! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:59, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Garbis Aprikian

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'Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele'

You've been busy with Bach again, I see. Gute Arbeit. – Sca (talk) 13:21, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the visit ;) - I never stopped, and this year there's a cantata turning 300 years week after week, and additionally for feast days. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:25, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Marina Kondratyeva

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ITN recognition for Janusz Olejniczak

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ITN recognition for Barbara Kolb

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ITN recognition for Walter Jacob

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Cucurbita displayed at the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid in 2016

Thank you, PFHLai, made my day! Today's Main page has three people from my sad list, and Gustavo Gutiérrez where I made minor improvements and got the better pic in, but it also features a TFA mostly written by a friend, a DYK section mentioning five women (one called Gerda), the OTD section a composition, and the TFP a pic from an opera: thanks to all! Time to write about a composition, and to thank more individually. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:44, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

And then I learned that Franz Kamphaus died. I saw him in the service on 6 October, which was held up for several minutes for him to arrive, assisted by two people. - I didn't take a pic inside because I was late myself, - here's an earlier one of the place partly decorated by disabled people. He always sat second row far right. I was left, fifth or so row. He looked attentive throughout, God's time is the best ... (recorded). A blessed soul, I am sure. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:15, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Gerda, you forgot to nominate Franz Kamphaus for RD. Grimes2 (talk) 16:51, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Forgot?? - Now, but I didn't want "him" to push out one of the three still there. He was always humble, no rush. Let Reuter come first! Thank you for what you added there, - great job! I was afraid I had to do it! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:54, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

another rich day, same people remembered, great life stories --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:02, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

... and another: Reformation Day and most of those mentioned above still remembered on the Main page - I'll look at the Botanical Garden again ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:46, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for your note about TFA Cucurbita

Dear Gerda, lovely to see you active as always, giving credit and cheering people up. Thought you might find it slightly amusing that there is at least one adult person in the antipodes who, being unfamiliar with the northern hemisphere festival of Halloween, watched a youtube video on how to carve a pumpkin, and then did it "the wrong way up". My RL education project for today is selecting images of Halloween pumpkins to pass along, all of which show the stem at the top. So, do wikipedia and the WWW have a northern-hemisphere bias about decorative Cucurbita use? Data gathering to come. Best wishes, Sminthopsis84 (talk) 05:02, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for sharing! Reminds me of the first time being guest in Görlitz with another church choir, right after the border between Germanys was openend, and they had their first bananas, and they peeled them from the other end. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:04, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Women in Red November 2024

Women in Red | November 2024, Vol 10, Issue 11, Nos 293, 294, 321, 322, 323 Asian women | Geofocus: Islands Q-Z | Women in engineering #1day1woman | Education (year-long initiative)

--Lajmmoore (talk 20:43, 29 October 2024 (UTC) via MassMessaging

American dancer appointed artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet

Don't know how interested you are in ballet, Gerda, but today the American Amy Watson was appointed ballet master of the Royal Danish Ballet, replacing Nikolaj Hübbe who had been criticized for his stern treatment of young women dancers. I see I put together a short piece on her back in 2014 but she has yet to appear in the Danish Wikipedia!--Ipigott (talk) 15:40, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

We did some dancers together in 2014 ;) - Barbara Kolb has no article yet in German. I wanted to make Tatjana Gürbaca GA for the Women in Green drive, but was too slow, - would have been nice because the drive aims for 31 countries, and she is related to Germany, Turkey, Italy and Slowenia, Help, anybody? I'll go to a concert of Mozart's Requiem, featured in Music. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:47, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Franz Kamphaus

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story · music · places

I wrote the article of a person I had always admired, as a translation, in 2014, when I noticed that his successor had an article in English but not this modest person. As you can read above, I saw him last a month ago when he attentively followed a service. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:16, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Edzard Reuter

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