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What do you associate with Bärenreiter?

Covers in all colours of the rainbow, a clear layout, fine engraving, appealing paper, sturdy binding and the cutting edge of musicology – Urtext!
Bärenreiter is known worldwide for their scholarly-critical editions that aim to present a musical text as close as possible to the composer’s intentions and that at the same time satisfy the needs of the performer. Bärenreiter’s large catalogue comprises vocal and instrumental music of all genres from the Renaissance to the present day, including orchestral music and numerous Complete Editions. The renowned encyclopedia „Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart“ has brought Bärenreiter much acclaim as well as their books on music and their educational catalogue.