An "urtext edition" refers to a version of a musical score that aims to present the original intentions of the composer, such as Ludwig van Beethoven or Johann Sebastian Bach. These editions strive to eliminate later alterations, annotations, or editorial changes that may have been added over time, providing musicians with a more authentic representation of the work. Urtext editions are often used by performers and scholars to study and interpret music as closely as possible to how it was originally conceived. They typically include detailed notes on the source materials and may highlight discrepancies between different manuscripts, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the piece.