In a world where music is a universal language, Taktschmiede Publishing rises as a creative centre full of sounds and ideas, brought to life by passionate composer Michael Geisler. This publishing house has set itself the task of creating original symphonic compositions as well as tailor-made arrangements for wind orchestras
Born in Vienna on March 12, 1930, Hans Hammerschmid, an outstanding composer, arranger and pianist, left behind a musical legacy that radiated far beyond Austria. He died recently at the age of 94. Hammerschmid was a versatile artist whose work was characterized by his pioneering spirit and his ability to
Let it rain red roses for him – on the death of Hans Hammerschmid Weiterlesen »
Bruckner lives in the tone poems arranged for wind orchestra and in his compositions for orchestra, in his choral works, in the many arrangements for ensembles and in his solo works.
“Now I reign” – Bruckner on the 200th anniversary of his Birthday Weiterlesen »
On May 23, 2023, Heribert Raich died after a long illness at the age of 84.
Heribert Raich: An Austrian legend died! Weiterlesen »
His teachers included Josef Pomberger (trumpet) and Heinz Kratochwil (composition). From 1988 Otto Schwarz taught at the music school in Wimpassing and has led the local youth band since 1990. [3] Earlier compositions by Otto Martin Schwarz include the Premiere March for Wind Orchestra from 1992.
Symphonic Dimensions Publishing – The Publishing House of Otto M. Schwarz Weiterlesen »
In 1958 Friedrich Cerha, together with his wife Gertraud Cerha and fellow composer Kurt Schwertsik, founded the chamber ensemble “Die Reihe”, which set itself the task of making modern composers such as Alban Berg, Anton Webern and Arnold Schönberg known. “Born in 1926, he made us aware of how much
At the age of 96: Composer and conductor Friedrich Cerha died. Weiterlesen »
Hans Ebner and Peter Schwaiger are both officials of the Salzburger Blasmusikverband (SBV), which strives for a good development of brass music in Salzburg. The two have compiled a list of recommended works suitable for both sacred and secular concerts and celebrations. Listed are older works, probably available in quite
SBV: List of recommended literature Weiterlesen »
From 13 to 15 May 2022, Austria’s largest music fair will take place for the 17th time. Music Austria in Ried im Innkreis (Upper Austria) offers the latest trends from hundreds of manufacturers, importers, music dealers, instrument makers and publishers. Professional and amateur musicians, music school teachers, music students and
Meeting point May: Musikmesse Ried/at Weiterlesen »
Max Steiner was born in Vienna’s Leopoldstadt in the Hotel Nordbahn and came from a wealthy theatre dynasty that was friends with many composers. Sein Großvater Maximilian Steiner war unter anderem Direktor am Theater an der Wien, und sein Vater Gabor Steiner arbeitete in Wien ebenfalls als Theaterdirektor. Mit einem
Gone with the Wind – Max Steiner on the 50th Anniversary of his Death Weiterlesen »
The music publisher Doblinger has been considered one of the main pillars of the music country Austria for more than 140 years. The traditional family business is managed by Peter Pany in the fifth generation and is located in Vienna’s Dorotheergasse – still the first address for all music publications.
The best in major and minor Weiterlesen »
