We mourn the sudden loss of Dr. Andreas Jaschinski 27.7.1954 - 6.5.2005 From 1988 onwards, Dr. Jaschinski was Publishing Director of the newly revised edition of the encyclopedia MGG "Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart". We deeply regret that he is not able to complete this important project and are grateful for his tireless commitment and proficiency. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family. Barbara Scheuch-Vötterle Leonhard Scheuch Dr. Wendelin Göbel together with all employees of the Bärenreiter Publishing House, Kassel