Edition Walhall
Edition Walhall is an independent German music publisher specializing in early music, scholarly editions, facsimiles, and historical performance repertoire.
Founded in 1993 by Franz Biersack, the publisher has established an international reputation for producing carefully researched editions that serve performers, educators, and scholars alike.
Its catalog focuses primarily on Baroque and early music while also including vocal, chamber, orchestral, and educational publications. Edition Walhall is particularly recognized for its commitment to historically informed performance and the rediscovery of lesser-known repertoire.
Flute Publications
Edition Walhall offers a specialized collection of flute music, including:
- Baroque flute (traverso) repertoire
- Solo flute works
- Chamber music
- Historically informed performance editions
- Urtext editions
- Facsimile editions
- Educational publications
- Rare and rediscovered works
The publisher is especially valued by performers of historical flutes and early music ensembles for its carefully edited editions and facsimiles, helping preserve and expand access to important repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Legacy
Although founded relatively recently, Edition Walhall has become one of Europe’s leading specialist publishers of early music. Through its dedication to scholarly research, historical accuracy, and high-quality engraving, the publisher continues to support musicians exploring early repertoire on both modern and historical instruments.