Künstler-Freunde von Dr. Günter Henle (1899–1979)
Ever since its foundation, G. Henle Publishers has received lavish praise, recognition and most importantly valuable suggestions from musicians around the world. Among them are some very famous artists and teachers.
Günter Henle was friends with many of the great artists of the time. His autobiography contains wonderful descriptions of his encounters with distinguished musicians such as Artur Rubinstein, Edwin Fischer, Rudolf Serkin and David Oistrach, to name but a few. He also talks about the foundation of his publishing house during a difficult time that lasted up into the 1970s. All those who are interested in history can download all of the biographical documents by Günter Henle free of charge.
Today we continue to maintain close contact with a great many musicians, and, following in Günter Henle’s footsteps, we try to incorporate their advice and make the most of their expertise in our Urtext editions.
Berühmte Künstler heute
Claudio Arrau – Piano
„Today the distinguished Urtext editions by Henle Publishers are world famous. No musician worth their salt, can do without them. We stand in your debt for enriching us through your editions, for the scholarly work, the dedicated research, the love and the personal dedication with which you have undertaken this task.“
Wilhelm Backhaus – Piano
“… The edition represents itself very nicely … the music printing is a joy and relaxing on the eyes.”
Adolf Busch – Violin
“It was a great pleasure to see this excellent edition [Mozart Piano Sonatas] - to my mind the best to have yet appeared. I am delighted to have a copy in my possession …”
Pablo Casals – Violoncello
Edwin Fischer
Wilhelm Furtwängler – Dirigent
Walter Gieseking
Clara Haskil
Vladimir Horowitz
Eugen Jochum
Wilhelm Kempff
Erich Kleiber – Dirigent
Yehudi Menuhin – Violine
David Oistrach – Violine
Igor Oistrach – Violine
Arthur Rubinstein
Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Rudolf Serkin
Isaac Stern
András Adorján – Flute
“It’s not just on account of their wonderful blue cover that Henle editions have been a MUST for me for a long time! As knowledge of the Urtext is the key to a fitting interpretation, these always perfectly researched and easy-to-read Henle Urtext editions have become indispensable for my work. I can warmly recommend them to all musicians and music lovers!”
Leif Ove Andsnes – Piano
“I am proud to be identified with the Henle Verlag!”
Armida Quartett – String Quartet
“We are very happy about this unique cooperation with G. Henle Verlag – there is hardly anything more fascinating than studying Mozart autographs together with editor Dr. Wolf-Dieter Seiffert!”