Wolfgang Birtel

With this double concerto, the Reger pupil Johanna Senfter (1879-1961) is entirely in the tradition of Antonio Vivaldi and J.S. Bach, although she combines the concerto form with the classical four-mo...

With this double concerto, the Reger pupil Johanna Senfter (1879-1961) is entirely in the tradition of Antonio Vivaldi and J.S. Bach, although she combines the concerto form with the classical four-mo...

The reputation of the Bohemian composer Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) has always been somewhat overshadowed by that of Bedrich Smetana and Antonín Dvorák. This is a pity, for Fibich, though he died young,...

Anyone who hears the name of Scott Joplin immediately thinks of the ragtime which is inseparably connected with this composer, particularly since the film The Sting has triggered a real renaissance of...

Anyone who hears the name of Scott Joplin immediately thinks of the ragtime which is inseparably connected with this composer, particularly since the film The Sting has triggered a real renaissance of...

The Hindemith pupil Harald Genzmer (1909-2007) worked with virtually all music genres and composed works for many, even unusual instruments (such as the trautonium). He also wrote compositions for the...

The composer, violinist and educationalist Louis Spohr (1784-1859) caused a sensation as a child already: At the age of 5, he took his first violin lessons and at the age of 15 was employed as chamber...

Harald Genzmer has done a lot for the work with young musicians, and many a string player can recall school orchestra days when Sinfonietta was on the programme quite often. But the probably best-know...

The number of well-known clarinet quintets is quite small. The only major composers whose clarinet quintets are relatively widespread are Mozart, Brahms, Weber and Reger.The composer Johanna Senfter (...

The Air by Johann Sebastian Bach at best can rival his setting Jesus bleibet meine Freude for popularity: the final chorus from the cantata BWV 147 Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life is very catchy due...

The Air by Johann Sebastian Bach at best can rival his setting Jesus bleibet meine Freude for popularity: The final chorus from the cantata BWV 147 Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life is really catchy d...

At most, the 'Air' by Johann Sebastian Bach can rival the popularity of his movement 'Jesus bleibet meine Freude': In its simplicity and perfection at the same time, the final chorus from the cantata...

Bring romantic charm and rich tonal warmth to your ensemble with Edward Elgar's world-famous masterpiece "Salut d'amour op. 12", presented by Schott Music in a captivating arrangement for viola quarte...

Immerse yourself in timeless elegance: With the famous "Largo" (Ombra mai fù) from George Frideric Handel's opera Xerxes, Schott Music presents a sensitive arrangement of a true Baroque masterpiece. S...

Immerse yourself in one of the most moving and timeless melodies in music history: Johann Sebastian Bach's famous "Air" from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major (BWV 1068) has enchanted generations...

Experience one of the most radiant classics of Baroque music in a masterful arrangement for string quartet: the famous "Alla Hornpipe" from George Frideric Handel's legendary "Water Music" radiates re...

Experience one of the most famous and moving masterpieces of Baroque music in a brilliant arrangement for trumpet and piano: the world-renowned "Largo" (Ombra mai fù) from the opera "Xerxes", publishe...

Add a truly majestic touch to life's most unforgettable moments! Felix Mendelssohn's celebrated "Wedding March, Op. 61/9" from the incidental music to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is one...

Experience one of the most famous and festive marches in music history in a stirring arrangement: Edward Elgar's legendary "Pomp and Circumstance (Military March No. 1)" has captivated generations wit...

The Violinissimo series attempts to make the rich repertoire of five centuries of violin music accessible for lessons, concerts and private music-making. The anthology Serenade contains a selection of...

Immerse yourself in one of the most touching melodies in opera history: the famous "Evening Prayer" (Abendsegen) from Engelbert Humperdinck's beloved fairy-tale opera Hansel and Gretel has captivated...

Bring the unmistakable charm of ragtime to your ensemble! With "The Entertainer", Schott Musik presents Scott Joplin's timeless classic in an infectious arrangement for recorder quartet (SATB). Featur...

Immerse yourself in one of the most moving melodies in music history: The world-famous "Air" from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major (BWV 1068) has captivated music lovers for g...

Experience the timeless splendor of the Baroque era with George Frideric Handel's masterful Sonata in F major, Op. 1/12 (HWV 370). This enchanting work for violin and piano captivates listeners with i...

Experience one of the most moving moments of Baroque music in an exquisite arrangement for violin and piano: George Frideric Handel's unforgettable aria 'Lascia ch'io pianga' from the opera Rinaldo. T...