"Handsome and useful editions with impressive quality of production,
concise and informative introductions, with elegant and clear presentation."
Artaria Editions was founded in 1995 to bring the music of the Viennese eighteenth
century back to life. The beautiful and fascinating repertoire from the age of Haydn,
Mozart, and Beethoven enlarges our concept of the period and performers will welcome
these new ideas from the Classical era that will appeal to audiences looking for something
new but familiar.
Artaria's publications are changing fundamental perceptions about music of the late
eighteenth century, particularly due to our work with Naxos, the world's leading classical
music label. For the first time in centuries, it is possible to read the score and hear
the music that influenced the greatest composers of the era. From being relegated to the
footnotes of music history, music by composers such as Beck, Dussek, Hofmann, and Wanhal
is now returning to the air. Performances of Artaria editions increase yearly.
Leading Classical scholars have prepared practical editions of the most important works of
the era and you can purchase scores, parts, and recordings from this website.
Our Catalogue
Artaria Editions is very pleased to announce the publication of its
full catalogue. New and important additions have been made to a number of series,
most notably those devoted to sacred music and chamber music. Artaria has also extended
its musical frontiers into the early 19th century with the publication of two magnificent
piano concertos by Ferdinand Ries, the first works in a projected edition of the
complete works for piano and orchestra, due out later this year along with several
important works by Hummel.
A New Look
Artaria Editions has recently introduced its elegant new cover design that replaces
the classic dark green and gold pattern used for the past fifteen years. While the
most important design elements have been retained from the original, they are presented
in a new, eye-catching manner.
Recording News
Pianist Christopher Hinterhuber is to record the final CD in the complete cycle of works
for piano and orchestra by Ferdinand Ries in mid-September. The recording will take
place where the cycle began, in Wellington, New Zealand, with the New Zealand Symphony
orchestra conducted by Uwe Grodd. The recording will feature the first and last of Ries's
eight piano concertos to be published - the Concerto in E flat, Op.42 and the Concerto in G minor,
Op.177 - along with the Introduction and Rondeau, Op.144. The thirteen world premiere recordings
of this magnificent repertoire, spread over five CDs, represents one of the most important undertakings
in recent recording history.
