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A Musicological Sensation
The attribution of two previously unknown organ works to the young Johann Sebastian Bach represents nothing less than a musicological—and above all, musical—sensation. After more than thirty years of intensive research, the editor Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Wollny has been able to demonstrate beyond any doubt that the young Johann Sebastian Bach is the author of both works.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Helmut Lachenmann has received the “Prix du Président de la République Française” in recognition of his lifetime achievement. The award ceremony took place on 2 February 2025 as part of a formal event hosted by the Académie Charles Cros at the new cultural centre in Meudon.
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 6 GMW 46
Textcritical Edition edited by Nick Pfefferkorn and Christian Rudolf Riedel
“The path that my work will take in the coming years depends on the accuracy of the instrumental parts.” This demand that Mahler made of C. F. Kahnt, the first publisher of the Sixth Symphony, he also made of himself. The premiere parts, which he collated down to the smallest detail, bear eloquent witness to this. Just why has their content never been evaluated for an edition?
The fact that the “Tragic” is now available in such an impressively well-edited form is thanks to the editors, who took seriously what was so important to Mahler. This edition dispels numerous myths, misinterpretations and misunderstandings, freeing the music text from traditional errors and providing the necessary transparency in the revision report.
With their practical orientation, the Mahler editions from Breitkopf & Härtel set new standards.
Key Advantages at a Glance
- – All Mahler symphonies published for the first time by a single publisher
- – Consistent editorial principles in both form and content
- – Generous format (27 × 36 cm) with optimal staff size (7.5 mm)
- – Modern engraving ensuring excellent readability and clarity
- – Ample space in the parts for annotations
- – Optimised practicality: carefully planned page turns, clear orientation, ideal spacing between systems
- – Correction of all errors and inconsistencies found in the previous Critical Complete Edition
- – Transparent documentation of all deviations in the revision report
- – Practical notes on performance-related particularities
Our Programme
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Our publishing programme brings together a broad spectrum of music literature – ranging from major orchestral works and chamber music to contemporary music, music education, choral music, musicology, and works for the stage.
