Music
Discover a selection of relevant sources, specialist literature and useful links in the field of music.
Grove Music Online
Online, and partially updated version of the «New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians».
MGG Online
Online version of the music encyclopaedia «Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart» (1994/2008).
RILM Répertoire International de la Litérature Musicale
Comprehensive music bibliography of secondary sources from 1967 to the present (monographs, journal articles, dissertations, commemorative publications, and more).
RISM Répertoire International des Sources Musicales
Index and guide to music manuscripts (primary sources) produced up to 1850.
HSM-Klassik: Works
Verified and formalised indications of works for programme notes and booklets of the Institute HSM-Klassik.
KDG
Online version of the encyclopaedia «Komponisten der Gegenwart».
All licensed subject databases can be found in the database list.
The Vera Oeri Library is a specialized public library. It offers a broad range of printed and electronic media in the field of music as well as space for learning, working and researching. The service is aimed at members of FHNW, members of the Basel Academy of Music FHNW and interested members of the public. Use of the Vera Oeri Library is free of charge.
The printed holdings are fully indexed in swisscovery Basel. Members of MAB and FHNW register directly with SLSP while external users must create a SWITCH edu-ID first.
Electronic media are indexed in swisscovery FHNW.
Visit the website of the Vera Oeri Library for a comprehensive overview of the media available in the field of music.