"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. It is available here in .pdf format.
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.
We have also developed 3 catalogues that focus on Violin and Viola music, Violoncello and Double bass music, and Wind music. These instrument-specific catalogues allow you to focus more directly on your own interests.
Recording News
Conductor Kevin Mallon, now resident in Canada, has recently recorded three new CDs of Artaria works with the Toronto Camerata, including world-premiere recordings of the complete extant orchestral music of Samuel Arnold (AE082-087), Volume 3 of the complete series of Wanhal Symphonies (AE201-204) and the first CD of symphonies by the Viennese composer Karl von Ordonez (AE118).
Under the direction of Donald Armstrong, New Zealand Chamber Orchestra recorded four beautiful quartets of Carl Stamitz, Op. 14 (AE 016-018 & AE020). It has also recorded a number of Artaria CDs including the orchestral trios of Johann Stamitz and the brilliant String Symphonies, Op.1 by Franz Beck (AE090-095).
Reviews of Artaria recordings can be found under the Review Section of Product Details about each piece.
