Barenreiter

Bärenreiter, established by Karl Vötterle in Augsburg in 1923 and now headquartered in Kassel, Germany, has grown into a leading music publishing firm with a focus on church music, early music, and critical complete editions. Renowned for its collaboration with musicological research, Bärenreiter has published authoritative encyclopedias and critical editions of works by composers like J.S. Bach, Handel, and Mozart, under the "Bärenreiter Urtext" quality seal. The publisher is also engaged with contemporary composers, offering editions that combine meticulous musicological research with high-quality printing and layout. Valued for its scholarly and musician-friendly resources, Bärenreiter stands as a preferred choice in the world of music publishing.