Classical question

What does the 'K' signify in relevance to classical recordings.I think it stands for Kerschel,and although I speak some German the word for opus is not kerschel.

mingus7707912-03-2003 12:50am

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abysmillard Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 12-03-2003 at 02:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The 'K' stands for Köchel, which is the name of the catalog of Mozart's works and, I assume, the person who cataloged them. http://www.mozartproject.org/ You will also see BWV numbers or Schneider listings for the works of J.S Bach.
libor35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26 posts 12-03-2003 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Koechel, signified for Mozart's works.
rushton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,445 posts 12-03-2003 at 02:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You are very close. It stands for Ludwig von Köchel, who compiled a comprehensive catalog of Mozart's works, assigning each work a number. Today the catalog is known as Köchel's Catalog and the numbers are preceded by "K." to reference the source. For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_von_K%F6chel.

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