Discover the world of the nyckelharpa! The Nyckelharpa Weekend South will take place from March 21 to 23, 2025 in Balingen-Dürrwangen – and the Verlag der Spielleute will be there! 🎻✨ There are still places available in the courses for ensemble, beginners and slightly advanced players. Especially in the ensemble course, the organizers are looking forward to further registrations. In addition to exciting courses and a unique atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to visit the publishing house on site. Discover our range of textbooks, sheet music and accessories for nyckelharpa and traditional music. Be inspired and find exactly the materials you are looking for for your playing. 📌 Location: Haus der Volkskunst, Balingen-Dürrwangen
📅 Date: March 21-23, 2025 We look forward to welcoming you to our stand. Come by, browse through our range and talk to us! 👉 Information and registration: nyckelharpawochenende.de/sued
Weimar will soon be the meeting place for early music folk and lively dance music! Verlag der Spielleute will be at the 12th Playground Festival to present sheet music, instruments and our latest publications. This year under the motto: “To the source…” early music folk meets the lively dance music from German lands. This festival is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of historical German dance music in the midst of a great festival atmosphere. Workshops, sessions, concerts and lots of spontaneous interaction make the Playground Festival a highlight for anyone who is passionate about dance, music and history.
What can you expect?
This year’s festival focuses on the Dahlhoff Collection – a huge collection of 800 dance melodies dating back to the 18th century that has only been rediscovered in recent years. Here the old melodies are brought to life by renowned artists such as Matthias Branschke and Merit Zloch. In the instrumental course, you learn directly by ear, just as it used to be – you don’t need to know sheet music! If you are more into dance, Mareike Greb offers you an insight into the playful world of 18th century theater dances in the dance course to Gregorio Lambranzi. You will be introduced to theatrical dance scenes with lots of humor and creativity – perfect for anyone who enjoys movement and expression! There is also a special workshop for singersand loversof early folk songs: Martin Erhardt will teach you the oldest German “folk songs”, which were recorded in the Lochamer-Liederbuch from the 15th century. Together you will arrange the pieces and immerse yourself in the old musical tradition.
Concerts and sessions
In addition to the workshops, there are also concerts – like that of The Playfords, who will provide unforgettable moments on Saturday evening with their program “Mit Lust vor wenig Tagen”. And if you fancy some spontaneous music, the jam sessions offer plenty of opportunity to play yourself and soak up the musical atmosphere.
Publisher of the minstrels on site
At the Verlag der Spielleute stand you will find everything to do with traditional music – from sheet music and instruments to our latest publications. We look forward to your visit and exciting conversations. Get inspired, pick up a new instrument or simply let yourself be carried away by the variety of music!
Are you there?
The Playground Festival is the perfect event to immerse yourself in the world of historical German music and become a part of this living tradition yourself. Whether you are a musician, danceror just curious – this festival offers something for everyone! We look forward to seeing you in Weimar!
The Rudolstadt Festival, one of the most important stages for folk and world music in Europe, captivates thousands every year. Between the numerous concerts, dance events and sessions, you can feel the magic of the music pulsating in every corner of Rudolstadt’s old town. But for someone like Jonas Böttcher, the owner of Verlag der Spielleute, it’s about more than just listening to music. For him, the festival is an indispensable source of inspiration – and a place where the connection between the past and present of traditional music becomes tangible.
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Do you already know Jule Bauer (@julebauer.nyckelharpa)? She is one of the most talented musicians and authors on the scene and a true master of the nyckelharpa, one of the most fascinating instruments in traditional music. Jule has a long history with the Spielleute publishing house – she bought her first folk and early music CDs here back in the early 90s. Back then, these were her first steps into the world of traditional music, which she is still passionate about today.
Continue reading Get to know Jule Bauer – master of the nyckelharpa
We are pleased to introduce you to Scott Marshall! Scott is a true virtuoso on the hurdy-gurdy, and we had the pleasure of meeting him at the Lißberger Leiertage. 🌀🎻
In this short video, he shows us just how versatile the hurdy-gurdy is. If you are curious and want to find out more about this fascinating instrument, then be sure to visit the Spielleute Verlag.
Continue reading Meet Scott Marshall – master of the hurdy-gurdy! 🎶
If you’ve always wanted to know how the medieval bagpipe is played or where you can find authentic sheet music and material for it, then you’ve come to the right place at Verlag der Spielleute! In one of our Instagram Reels, Brian Haase, the frontman of Fabula, tells us about his long-standing relationship with the publisher and provides exciting insights into the German bagpipe tradition.
Continue reading Learn medieval bagpipes with Brian Haase from Fabula
We have been preserving traditional music and instruments with passion since 1988. Find bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies, historical sheet music and more. Immerse yourself in the soundscapes of times gone by and experience the variety of traditional melodies. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic and become part of our community!
Continue reading Discover the world of folk music: The minstrels’ publishing house
