Ut Orpheus Edizioni

Ut Orpheus Edizioni is an Italian specialist music publisher dedicated to scholarly editions, Urtext publications, early music, musicological research, and contemporary concert music.

Founded in 1993 in Bologna by Roberto De Caro, Antonello Lombardi, and Valeria Tarsetti, the publisher has developed a catalog of more than 2,000 books and scores spanning early, classical, and contemporary music.

Ut Orpheus is internationally recognized for its critical editions, complete works (Opera Omnia) projects, scholarly publications, and collaborations with leading musicologists, performers, and cultural institutions. Its editorial activities also include the publication of the musicological journal Ad Parnassum and numerous educational resources for both historical and modern instruments.

Flute Publications

Ut Orpheus Edizioni publishes a diverse catalog of flute music, including:

• Solo flute repertoire
• Flute and piano works
• Flute with continuo
• Flute and harpsichord
• Flute and organ
• Flute and harp
• Flute and guitar
• Flute chamber music
• Flute concertos
• Methods, studies, and educational publications

Its flute catalog places particular emphasis on Baroque and Classical repertoire, scholarly editions, and historical performance practice. The publisher also maintains the Mario Ancillotti Collection, a dedicated series of flute publications curated by the renowned Italian flutist.

Legacy

Ut Orpheus Edizioni has established an international reputation for producing authoritative scholarly editions and preserving Europe’s musical heritage. Its publishing projects include the complete critical editions of Luigi Boccherini, Muzio Clementi, and Francesco Geminiani, as well as the complete Urtext edition of Claudio Monteverdi’s Madrigals. Through its commitment to research, editorial excellence, and historically informed performance, the publisher continues to serve performers, educators, scholars, and institutions worldwide.