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Finest Urtext Editions of Classical Music since 1948. Mehrfach wurden seine Produkte mit dem Deutschen Musikeditionspreis ausgezeichnet.

Musiker in aller Welt kennen und schätzen die blauen Urtextausgaben: gedruckte Notenausgaben der großen klassischen Musik in herausragender Qualität. Ein Exportanteil von mittlerweile über 80% (Europa, USA, Asien) dokumentiert die starke internationale Ausrichtung. Urtext und Henle sind Synonyme, allerdings wird über den Begriff „Urtext“ seit seinem Auftreten immer wieder diskutiert. Dabei ist der

Leitgedanke einfach und plausibel: Dem Musiker wird ein Notentext geboten, der einzig und allein dem Willen des Komponisten entspricht. Als Marktführer mit langjähriger Erfahrung weist der Katalog derzeit über 1.000 Urtextausgaben von Bach bis Debussy, von Händel bis Gershwin auf. Jedes Henle-Exemplar muss hohen Qualitätsanforderungen gerecht werden:

- absolut zuverlässiger Notentext
- musikpraktische Einrichtung
- exzellentes Notenbild
- Vorwort in drei Sprachen (dt., engl., franz.)
- Kritischer Bericht in mindestens zwei Sprachen (dt., engl., meist auch frz.)
- langlebige Ausstattung (Papier, Bindung)

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Musicians throughout the world are familiar with and treasure our blue Urtext editions – top quality editions of great classical compositions. Our products have repeatedly been awarded the German Music Edition Prize. The fact that more than 80% of our editions are exported (Europe, USA, Asia) bears witness to our strong international focus. Urtext and Henle are synonymous, however the term “Urtext” has been debated ever since it was first used. Yet the idea behind it is simple and easy to understand: the musician is offered a musical text which solely reflects the composer’s intentions. As market leader with many years of experience, our catalogue currently lists more than 1.000 Urtext editions from Bach to Debussy, and from Handel to Gershwin.Each Henle edition has to fulfil extremely high standards:

- authoritative musical text
- markings for practical use
- superb engraving
- preface in three languages (German, English, French)
- critical commentary in at least two languages (German, English, generally also French)
- durability (paper, binding)

19/06/2026

What makes Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata so special? The amazing violist Nils Mönkemeyer reveals the secret in our Reel – and what’s more: with his help, you can now practise and play this wonderful sonata even better! A version with fi*****ng suggestions by Nils Mönkemeyer is now available exclusively in the Henle Library app. Get started!
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Download the Henle Library app now: https://www.henle-library.com/
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17/06/2026

A masterpiece from the very first note – Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 begins not with a dramatic orchestral statement, but with something truly unexpected: the piano enters first, alone and introspective. One of the most beautiful piano concertos ever written, though it was performed only twice during the composer’s lifetime, on both occasions by the Beethoven himself.
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A musical poem of rare emotional delicacy, yet bursting with fiery energy in its climax! Which movement of this concerto do you particularly appreciate, and why?
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https://www.henle.de/en/Piano-Concerto-no.-4-G-major-op.-58/HN-629
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15/06/2026

Dancing at the royal court: One of Mozart’s most popular variation cycles was composed during a journey he undertook in April and May 1789, when he travelled with Prince Lichnowsky via Dresden and Leipzig to Berlin. There, he probably performed before the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm II. No doubt as a friendly tribute to the royal chamber music director and cellist Jean-Pierre Duport, he prepared for this meeting by composing nine variations on a minuet – also by Duport. Which of the variations do you like playing best? If you haven't made up your mind yet, why not give it a go: https://www.henle.de/en/9-Variations-on-a-Minuet-by-Duport-K.-573/HN-190
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12/06/2026

“You can have very much fun!” Why precisely the new Urtext edition of Halvorsen’s Passacaglia is a great way to get creative and enjoy yourself —that’s what violinist and violist Henning Kraggerud explains to us in our new reel. And best of all, he demonstrates it for us, together with his children, Alma and Franz Kraggerud, both of whom are very promising young musicians! Let yourself be inspired: https://www.henle.de/en/Passacaglia-Sarabande-con-Variazioni-after-Handel-for-Violin-and-Viola/HN-1670
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Henning Kraggerud (Official)

11/06/2026

Today, on 11 June, we celebrate the 162nd birthday of the great Richard Strauss! Let’s continue our zodiac series with him: Curious, brilliant, and endlessly versatile – Strauss embodies many of the traits we associate with his star sign Gemini.
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His extraordinary ability to switch between gigantic orchestral works and intimate lieder reflects the immense range of expression associated with his star sign. A musical mind that never stands still!
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Discover his works at Henle: https://www.henle.de/en/Strauss-Richard/
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09/06/2026

When love is distant not only in space but also in time, neither letters nor many modern aids can help to restore that sense of closeness. “On a hill I sit, peering / at the azure cloudscape, / looking for the distant pastures / where, beloved, I found you.”
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But, as the final song of Beethoven’s song cycle “An die ferne Geliebte” (To the Distant Beloved) op. 98, set to texts by Alois Jeitteles, reveals to us, a little hope remains – at least for a spiritual closeness – namely when the beloved sings these very songs … “then with these songs, let that melt / which sets us so far apart, / and a loving heart may attain / what a loving heart holds sacred!”
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And with our new transpositions of this magnificent song cycle, for medium and low voices, there is hope for everyone, no matter what your vocal range: https://www.henle.de/en/To-the-Distant-Beloved-op.-98-for-Voice-and-Piano/HN-1697
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05/06/2026

“One knows all too well what effect art has on us to practise it merely for its own sake, in that innocence which, in the end, alone grants mastery over all means,” wrote Carl Maria von Weber in a letter dated 28 May 1824 to the young artist Aloys Fuchs, criticising the cultural scene.
“One wishes to produce an effect oneself; one does not sing unconsciously, like the bird, simply because it is a bird; one has seen the success of the song and wishes to compel it. The matter proceeds from the outside in, instead of proceeding, as its true nature dictates, from the inside out.”
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What wise words, spoken over 200 years ago, which certainly still ring true today – or what do you think? Dedicate your music today to this great artist, who died in London 200 years ago. Discover Carl Maria von Weber's works at Henle: https://www.henle.de/en/Weber-Carl-Maria-von/
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Originally in German, quoted from:
Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Gesamtausgabe. Digitale Edition, https://weber-gesamtausgabe.de/A002068 (Version 4.13.1 vom 12. Dezember 2025) Letzte Änderung dieses Dokuments am 9. März 2024
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03/06/2026

Beyond Beethoven, Clementi and Hummel: Let's be honest – what do you know about the Irish composer John Field? What did Liszt think of him, and how did he inspire Chopin? Learn more about this legendary piano virtuoso and teacher of his time, and discover his marvellous piano sonatas in our programme: https://www.henle.de/en/Piano-Sonatas/HN-338
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01/06/2026

Dancing through the nine circles of adaptation: Liszt’s “Mephisto Waltz” for piano solo is a truly fascinating piece, with its wild, diabolical tempo and its sensual surge in the slow middle section. But is this really the piano transcription of Liszt’s orchestral version of Nikolaus Lenau’s poetic adaptation of Goethe’s famous tragedy “Faust”?
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Liszt used Nikolaus Lenau’s “Faust”, a comprehensive poem in 24 scenes, as the model for his orchestral work in two parts “Episodes from Lenau’s Faust”. But the second part, “Dance in the Village Inn”, was actually originally composed for solo piano. He gave this wild piece, which builds to an almost delirious climax, the title “Mephisto Waltz”. As is to be expected with Liszt, the world champion of arrangers, the Mephisto Waltz “No. 1” appeared simultaneously in several settings, for orchestra, for piano solo and for piano four hands, and also with an optional conclusion for the orchestral version.
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The piano composition soon spread around the world in its own right and even today is considered to be the quintessential bravura piece. For the first time, a version of the piece that was abridged and simplified by Liszt can be found in the appendix. https://www.henle.de/en/Mephisto-Waltz/HN-763
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🖌️Image 1 is an adaptation of the painting by Eduard von Grützner, Mephisto (Emblem der Hölle), 1872, oil on canvas, 65.5 cm x 54 cm, Münchner Stadtmuseum, Sammlung Graphik / Gemälde (CC BY-SA 4.0).

🖌️Image 2 shows an adapted detail from Anton Kaulbach, Faust and Mephisto, c. 1900, oil on canvas, 80 x 65 cm.
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29/05/2026

So many talented young musicians on our digital stage – Muzio Clementi and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart would certainly have been thrilled! Our jury has now reached its decision and we are delighted to present the winners of the four age groups in our 2026 Henle Piano Competition:

First prize has been won by YuetYin Lao from Japan (age group 1), Miku Kikuchi from Japan (age group 2), Seoyoung Kim from South Korea (age group 3) and Leping Ho from Canada (age group 4)! Our warmest congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
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The second prize goes to: Ruiqi Xu from the USA (age group 1), Qianxun Luo from Australia and Isaac Mao from the USA (age group 2), Yuwon Cho from South Korea and Katherine Xia from the USA (age group 3), Hadam Youn from South Korea and Alisa Yunfei Huang from the USA (age group 4) – we say "Bravissimo"!
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The third prize goes to: Hailey Wang from the USA and Ella K Wang from the USA (age group 1), Clerisse Lie from Indonesia (age group 2), Youheng Lin from Taiwan and Chloe K Wang from the USA (age group 3), Mai Sato from Japan and Ba Minh-Quan Dang from Vietnam (age group 4) – you did a fantastic job!
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We'd also like to give a big shout-out to all the other participants: you've shown everyone how good you are on the piano! We're already looking forward to next year's competition!
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Check out all the winners on our website: https://www.henle.de/en/Henle-Piano-Competition
And have a look at the winning entries and all the other submissions to this year’s piano competition in our playlists on YouTube!
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Melanie Spanswick - Piano Writer and Composer, Frank Huang, pianist

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