Why Attend

  • HENLE OPEN DAY IS MADE FOR YOU!
  • Meet & mingle with many other musicians and music dealers from all over the planet
  • It’s easy, it’s for free, it’s from home
  • Come visit us and chat with us on March 23!
  • Enjoy and learn by watching our presentations (check out the agenda)
  • Meet the experts and ask questions
  • Dealers: meet our sales staff live by appointment or just by dropping in

HENLE OPEN DAY

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of G. Henle Verlag with us in a special way!

March 23 will be a day filled with classical music and exciting topics for Music Dealers, Amateur and Professional Musicians, Students and Musicologists alike. Henle Open Day is a great event for absolutely everyone interested in classical music. And it’s free!

We’ve invited special guests, among them celebrities like violinists Ray Chen and Augustin Hadelich, horn player Sarah Willis and pianist Marc-André Hamelin, just to name a few. It’s amazing what they have to say about being a classical musician today. And you will have a chance to chat with them.

Meet the Henle editorial staff, find out about their work, ask questions and – if you’re a music dealer – meet with the sales team at a booth in the exhibition area.

Joining HENLE OPEN DAY is easy:

Register with your name and e-mail address. Log in with the same e-mail on March 23.

That’s it!


Check out the AGENDA and save your preferred session times in your calendar.

Come visit us and chat with us on March 23!

Agenda

CET
8:10
EST (GMT-6)
2:10
APT (+7)
15:10

Welcome address

Henle's managing director welcomes you to the world`s first digital music publisher`s meeting, the Henle Open Day.

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

CET
8:15
EST (GMT-6)
2:15
APT (+7)
15:15

Urtext

How do we create an Urtext edition?
Live talk

This talk will introduce you to the process of creating an Urtext edition. Let's explore the challenges of finding and evaluating the sources and producing a score optimized for your stage performance.

Norbert Gertsch

CET
8:40
EST (GMT-6)
2:40
APT (+7)
15:40

Henle Library App

Beyond Paper

Whenever you like, wherever you are, your favorite Henle music is right there. The Henle scores are all available in the Henle Library App. All you need is an electronic tablet device, and you are all set. Join over 60.000 existing users who already read, play and share Henle music digitally.
For more information please visit our website https://www.henle-library.com. For any question please contact app-user-support@henle.de.

Sigrun Jantzen

Jule Kratzat

Maren Minuth

CET
9:15
EST (GMT-6)
3:15
APT (+7)
16:15

Henle Piano Classroom

Join an interactive piano lesson on Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata no. 20 in G major op. 49 no. 2, 1st movement: Allegro, ma non troppo

Acclaimed piano teacher Anne Schätz will show valuable tips and tricks for best practicing and performing of Beethoven's Piano Sonata no. 20 in G major. This piece was determined in a poll among music lovers on Henle’s social media. If you do not own the edition yet check the Henle website and purchase it now: HN 1327. The tutorial is one of several that are available on “Henle Masterclass”, a new digital product by Henle.

Anne Schätz

CET
9:45
EST (GMT-6)
3:45
APT (+7)
16:45

The Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition

A look behind the scenes

Meet two of the world's most renowned Bartók specialists and gather insight into their work. Henle has been collaborating with László Vikárius (Director of the Bartók-Archives, Budapest) and Márton Kerékfy (Editor in Chief of Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó) since 2014. See how the volumes are created and how practical Urtext editions are derived.

Annette Oppermann

Márton Kerékfy

László Vikárius

CET
10:15
EST (GMT-6)
4:15
APT (+7)
17:15

Hate it or love it, Henle does it. Fingerings & bowings in Urtext editions.

Two experts debate the (un)necessity of additions to the score.

Which side are you on? Do the markings on sheet music annoy you, or do you find them helpful for practice and recital? We invite you to listen in and join the discussion on the (un)necessity of fingerings and bowings in scholarly editions. We promise, no one will win or lose the debate.

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

Dominik Rahmer

CET
10:35
EST (GMT-6)
4:35
APT (+7)
17:35

Who's afraid of Schönberg?

A reassuring presentation

Therese Muxeneder, world-leading Schönberg expert, head of archive, exhibitions, and publications at the Schönberg Center (ASC), Vienna expounds on the exceptional role the ASC plays for world-wide research on Schönberg, including the recently published Urtext editions at Henle Publishers. She will also elaborate on Schönberg's music and defend the postulation that there is no need to be afraid!

Norbert Müllemann

Therese Muxeneder

CET
10:55
EST (GMT-6)
4:55
APT (+7)
17:55

Opening the door for beginners: fingerings and bowings in easy string literature

Annette Oppermann and guests on the recent “easy” repertoire editions for violin and cello

For a long time only advanced string musicians were able to find literature in the Henle catalogue. But this has changed. Already several years ago Henle began to publish easy solo and duo literature for violin and violoncello – regardless to say, in standard Urtext quality, and with the help of experienced string instrument teachers: Evelyne Grüb-Trauer (violin) and Thomas Klein (violoncello). In an interview with Henle editor Annette Oppermann they share their ideas on fingerings and bowings in classical literature for beginners.

Annette Oppermann

Thomas Klein

Evelyne Grüb-Trauer

CET
11:15
EST (GMT-6)
5:15
APT (+7)
18:15

Are Urtext editions made for eternity?

On revisions.

Urtext has no expiry date. But new discoveries sometimes make it inevitable that serious music publishers update their scores. Mozart and Chopin experts Wolf-Dieter Seiffert and Norbert Müllemann elucidate the necessity of "revising". They will play passages from Mozart's "Alla turca" Sonata and Chopin’s b-minor Sonata and demonstrate that the revised text indeed makes an audible difference!

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

Norbert Müllemann

CET
11:35
EST (GMT-6)
5:35
APT (+7)
18:35

Congratulations, Sergei!

The famous piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin joins us in celebrating Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday

Henle editor Dominik Rahmer and world-class pianist Marc-André Hamelin review 10 years of successful collaboration, with a result of no fewer than 14 published Rachmaninoff editions. On the occasion of the composer’s 150th birthday in 2023, Henle are preparing three new volumes. Yes, you may expect the publication of the 3rd Piano Concerto! This interview is a sneak preview you don't want to miss.

Dominik Rahmer

Marc-André Hamelin

CET
11:50
EST (GMT-6)
5:50
APT (+7)
18:50

Beethoven's Piano Sonatas

The merits of the new Perahia edition

Live talk

For more than a decade Norbert Gertsch and Murray Perahia have been working on a new edition of the 32 Beethoven Sonatas. After the seminal two volume Henle edition of the 20th century, why was it important to take on this monumental task again? A question Norbert will be very happy to answer in detail.

Norbert Gertsch

CET
12:10
EST (GMT-6)
6:10
APT (+7)
19:10

Henle Masterclass Video Tutorials

A brand new digital product, presented by Henle's marketing director

Henle Masterclass is a dedicated educational video platform with high quality music teaching tutorials and online masterclasses with famous musicians. It's so new that you might not have visited it yet. Wolf-Dieter Seiffert will give you a tour of the portal and show you how it can help you to improve your skills at your instrument.

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

CET
12:25
EST (GMT-6)
6:25
APT (+7)
19:25

The Henle Blog

What you always wanted to know about classical music editing, but didn’t know whom to ask

The Henle Blog, with regular posts on the Henle website, takes you into far corners of our music editors’ work, and, in the best sense of the word, beyond the score. Why do the notes in our editions sometimes differ from the ones you are used to? Maren Minuth is our blog editor. She is eager to point you to the right place for finding out “what you always wanted to know about classical music...” You might well not want to miss a single post from now on!

Maren Minuth

Break

CET
15:00
EST (GMT-6)
9:00
APT (+7)
22:00

How to be a star on stage AND on social media

Learn from the pros!

Top musicians Ray Chen (violin), Camille Thomas (cello) and Sarah Willis (horn) talk about their first steps in the digital world on their way to becoming global ambassadors for classical music in the social media. They give insights on how to build and grow new communities, how to create a unique social media presence, and how to use your own online reach to spread the word on personal concerns. A quick guide from the most experienced artists to the challenge of drawing the highest impact from social media to promote a serious and high-level musical career.

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

Anne Bauknecht

Ray Chen

Sarah Willis

Camille Thomas

CET
15:30
EST (GMT-6)
9:30
APT (+7)
22:30

Urtext

How do we create an Urtext edition?

Live talk

This talk will introduce you to the process of creating an Urtext edition. Let's explore the challenges of finding and evaluating the sources and producing a score optimized for your stage performance.

Norbert Gertsch

CET
15:55
EST (GMT-6)
09:55
APT (+7)
22:55

Henle Library App

Beyond paper

Whenever you like, wherever you are, your favorite Henle music is right there. The Henle scores are all available in the Henle Library App. All you need is an electronic tablet device, and you are all set. Join over 60.000 existing users who already read, play and share Henle music digitally.
For more information please visit our website https://www.henle-library.com. For any question please contact app-user-support@henle.de.

Maren Minuth

Sigrun Jantzen

Jule Kratzat

CET
16:30
EST (GMT-6)
10:30
APT (+7)
23:30

Are Urtext editions made for eternity?

On revisions

Urtext has no expiry date. But new discoveries sometimes make it inevitable that serious music publishers update their scores. Mozart and Chopin experts Wolf-Dieter Seiffert and Norbert Müllemann elucidate the necessity of "revising". They will play passages from Mozart's "Alla turca" Sonata and Chopin’s b-minor Sonata and demonstrate that the revised text indeed makes an audible difference!

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

Norbert Müllemann

CET
16:50
EST (GMT-6)
10:50
APT (+7)
23:50

New and virtuosic Henle repertoire for the violin

Augustin Hadelich comments on some of the recent Henle editions he contributed to.

What does a world class violinist have to say about the Henle violin repertoire? Augustin Hadelich has been collaborating with Henle since 2017, providing fingerings and bowings for both the Henle Library App and Henle Urtext editions. He will look at various aspects of his own work, and show specific examples from Sarasate's "Carmen Fantasy" and from Dvořák's Violin Concerto, which recently came out as a piano reduction. If you own the music books or have these works on your tablet device, be sure to keep them at hand.

Augustin Hadelich

CET
17:10
EST (GMT-6)
11:10
APT (+7)
0:30

More followers, more impact?

Creating content between fun and information

Henle Publishers reaches about 50,000 accounts worldwide on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, figures constantly growing. To continue such a development, content creators are forced to re-think their strategy almost daily without losing their continuity, their very own style, their quality and their credibility as ambassadors of classical music. Find out how this huge task is tackled in a talk between Henle’s Online Marketing Manager Anne Bauknecht and Carolin Kaiser, Senior Digital Strategy & Online Marketing Manager at the classical music label BerlinClassics.

Anne Bauknecht

Carolin Kaiser

CET
17:30
EST (GMT-6)
11:30
APT (+7)
0:30

From the stock to my music stand

How can I purchase my favorite music books?

We try to make sure that Henle music books are easy to buy, regardless where you live. We supply music stores and specialized retailers on all continents of the globe,  and all of our products are available in the Henle web shop where you can either request direct delivery or pick-up from your favorite dealer’s. Find out what is most convenient for you; it might depend on postal services or customs regulations in your country.

Sigrun Jantzen

CET
17:45
EST (GMT-6)
11:45
APT (+7)
00:45

Opening the door for beginners: fingerings and bowings in easy string literature

Annette Oppermann and guests on the recent “easy” repertoire editions for violin and cello

For a long time only advanced string musicians were able to find literature in the Henle catalogue. But this has changed. Already several years ago Henle began to publish easy solo and duo literature for violin and violoncello – regardless to say, in standard Urtext quality, and with the help of experienced string instrument teachers: Evelyne Grüb-Trauer (violin) and Thomas Klein (violoncello). In an interview with Henle editor Annette Oppermann they share their ideas on fingerings and bowings in classical literature for beginners.

Annette Oppermann

Thomas Klein

Evelyne Grüb-Trauer

CET
18:05
EST (GMT-6)
12:05
APT (+7)
1:05

Henle Masterclass Video Tutorials

A brand new digital product, presented by Henle's marketing director

Henle Masterclass is a dedicated educational video platform with high quality music teaching tutorials and online masterclasses with famous musicians. It's so new that you might not have visited it yet. Wolf-Dieter Seiffert will give you a tour of the portal and show you how it can help you to improve your skills at your instrument.

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

CET
18:20
EST (GMT-6)
12:20
APT (+7)
1:20

The Henle Blog

What you always wanted to know about classical music editing, but didn’t know whom to ask

The Henle Blog, with regular posts on the Henle website, takes you into far corners of our music editors’ work, and, in the best sense of the word, beyond the score. Why do the notes in our editions sometimes differ from the ones you are used to? Maren Minuth is our blog editor. She is eager to point you to the right place for finding out “what you always wanted to know about classical music...” You might well not want to miss a single post from now on!

Maren Minuth

CET
18:30
EST (GMT-6)
12:30
APT (+7)
1:30

Henle Piano Classroom

Join an interactive piano lesson on Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in E flat major op. 9 no. 2

Acclaimed piano teacher Anne Schätz will show valuable tips and tricks for best practicing and performing of Chopin's Nocturne in E flat major op. 9 no. 2. This piece was determined in a poll among music lovers on Henle’s social media. If you do not own the edition already, check the Henle website and purchase it now: HN 185. The tutorial is one of several that are available on “Henle Masterclass”, a new digital product by Henle.

Anne Schätz

CET
19:00
EST (GMT-6)
13:00
APT (+7)
2:00

Open Day Round-up

Good-bye and see you again

Wolf-Dieter Seiffert

Speakers

Guests

Frequently Asked Questions

The log-in button can be found on the Events page. You can access the Henle Open Day via the email you used to register. After you register you will also receive an automatic e-mail with detailed instructions.
During the event, you can visit the virtual exhibition where our products will be on display, in a similar way as the products are shown at a physical music fair. You can talk to our representatives via chat or video conference. In the auditorium you can listen to the many live presentations and talks. And in the lounge area you will be able to chat with other visitors via the chat function. Please check the Website.
Your participation in the Henle Open Day 2023 is free of charge.
It is best to log on using a laptop, desktop computer, or cell phone. It is also best to use the latest Browsers – Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.
You are free to join at any time that suits you on the day of the event. You can stay logged on or leave and return later just as you like.
Yes, you can encourage others to register by sharing the event link https://henle-openday.vFairs.com/
Yes, generally there is an opportunity to ask questions via “live text chat.”
Yes, the sessions can be replayed on-demand up to 30 days post-event on the event platform. The chat features will only be active during the day of the event.
NO. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our conference. You only need to have access to the Internet.
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
Yes. Like at a physical event, you can fill your bag with brochures and information leaflets. They will be in pdf, video or jpg format.
Not at all! We are happy to welcome music dealers who will naturally be most interested in touring the exhibition and talking to our sales representatives. But we are equally happy to welcome anyone else interested in the Henle world. Musicians, music teachers, students, musicologists, music journalists, and anyone else is free to register and join the Open Day.
Yes! As a music dealer you will be able to place a stock order at a special discount.
If you are a registered dealer, from 10 days before the event starts an online booking system embedded in the landing page will allow you to schedule a ZOOM meeting with a representative of your choice.
The event will be live from 8:00 a.m to 19:30 p.m. CET. Parts of the agenda will be repeated to enable visitors from other time zones to join during their day time hours. See the AGENDA.
In case you face any technical difficulties, click on the help desk in the foyer. A VFairs technical support person will help you.