In 2016, Editio Musica Budapest, together with Henle Verlag of Munich, launched the Bartók Complete Edition. In May 2022 a new volume was published, the seventh in the series, containing Bartók’s string quartets – considered by most discerning audiences to be classics of the twentieth century.

This critical edition contains all six string quartets, based on a comparison of all contemporary printed and manuscript sources. The composer’s analyses of the Fourth and Fifth Quartets appear at the end of the volume.

The introductory studies, more detailed than ever, not only discuss the genesis and reception of the works, but also answer practical questions regarding notation and performance. A critical commentary for the six string quartets will be published in a separate volume in autumn 2022.

Over recent years, Dupuis' video performances have secured him a growing online following.

The pianist also established a flourishing teaching studio, becoming one of Zurich's most sought-after instructors. His salon concerts have become a staple of the city's cultural life.

He made his debut in 2016 at Zurich's Concert Hall, and he has taken to stages in many of Europe's capital cities. Born in Brussels in 1983, Sebastien studied piano at Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles.

The volumes for solo piano from the New Liszt Edition have been presented by Dupuis on his YouTube channel.

We are pleased that our scores are chosen as protocol gifts.

Among others a volume of the Bartók Complete Edition has been gifted to Pope Francis by the Hungarian prime minister. The volume – published jointly by our company, and Henle Verlag, Munich – contains the Concerto for orchestra, composed during the World War II in the USA. Viktor Orbán visited Vatican City on 21^st April 2022. “No one understands us in our language, so music is our only option” – stated the head of government.

The launch of the Bartók Complete Edition was announced in 2015 by our publishing house. The complete works will be published in 48 volumes according to the plan. The publications are being prepared according to the highest scientific norms, however the body text can be used by musicians also for practical purpose.

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A series of transcriptions for strings of pieces from Bartók’s piano cycle Mikrokosmos is now available. 

This four-volume publication features transcriptions for various string ensembles from beginners’ to professional level, and can be used in a variety of situations:

• chamber ensembles in music schools (three violins and one cello, string quartet);
• school orchestras (children’s string orchestras, youth string orchestras);
• amateur ensembles (string quartets, string quintets, string orchestras);
• professional ensembles (string quartets, string quintets, string orchestras).

Our publishing house supports the Virtuosos V4+ classical music talent competition television show with printed music publications of great value.

Not only the weekly favourites of the audience, but also their music teachers will be rewarded by our company.

Please watch the introductory video made for this occasion.

A new Urtext edition of Béla Bartók’s complete choral works was launched in March 2021.

The three-volume edition is based on volume 9 of the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), a joint publication of G. Henle Verlag, Munich, and Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó. The lyrics in this edition are in the original languages and in the translations authorized by the composer. Literal English translations are provided in the appendix, which also includes early and alternative versions of the works.

Our edition is distinguished by absolute authenticity regarding both the musical text and the style of notation, as well as superior engraving and print quality. The edition is complete with informative prefaces (in Hungarian, English, and German) and detailed Editorial Comments (in Hungarian and English). The Comments give an overview of the textual, folk-music, and compositional sources, and provide detailed information on the performance practice of Bartók’s choral works.

The volumes have been printed on high-quality and environmentally-friendly paper.

The three volumes are available in two formats: paperback and clothbound. The paperback editions can be bought separately, while the clothbound volumes are available only together in a slipcase.

Each work included in these volumes will also be published separately during the following months.