International Music Company (IMC)
International Music Company (IMC) is one of the world’s most respected classical music publishers, renowned for its authoritative performance editions of instrumental repertoire.
Founded in New York in 1948 by Sol and Florence Babitz, the company was established to provide musicians with reliable, practical editions prepared by distinguished performers, teachers, and scholars. Since its founding, International Music Company has become a standard reference for professional musicians, conservatories, universities, and orchestras, publishing carefully edited editions of major works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and twentieth-century repertoire.
Unlike publishers that focus on new compositions, IMC is best known for producing performance editions of established masterpieces. Many of its publications include editorial notes, performance suggestions, cadenzas, and historical commentary prepared by internationally recognized artists and pedagogues.
Flute Publications
International Music Company publishes an extensive collection of flute music, including:
- Solo flute repertoire
- Flute and piano sonatas
- Concertos
- Baroque flute literature
- Classical and Romantic masterworks
- Twentieth-century repertoire
- Etudes and technical studies
- Orchestral excerpts
- Performance editions by renowned flutists and pedagogues
Its flute catalog includes editions of works by composers such as J. S. Bach, C. P. E. Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc, Prokofiev, Reinecke, Doppler, Chaminade, and many others. Many editions have been prepared or edited by distinguished flutists, making IMC a trusted source for performers, teachers, and advanced students.
Legacy
For more than seventy-five years, International Music Company has played a significant role in preserving and disseminating the core repertoire of classical music. Its carefully edited performance editions have become standard references in conservatories, competitions, recital halls, and professional orchestras around the world.
For flutists, International Music Company remains one of the most respected publishers of traditional repertoire, offering editions that combine scholarly reliability with practical performance insight.