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Issue 5/2008

Early music has long been a controversial topic. Today, however, over once deeply entrenched positions musicians of all shades appear to share ideas and styles. For sure, historical practice has changed the sound of many renowned ensembles, it has changed the music market and it is part of many festivals. Yet a counter movement is already noticeable. Even so, many ensembles now require skills in historical practice of their young musicians.

Contemporary music is often rather difficult to convey. This issue shows examples of how schools, music schools and ensembles are cooperating to accomplish this task in Freiburg, Detmold and Frankfurt. They typically aim to integrate institutions and create synergy effects between them, involving students of music pedagogy, musicians and pupils alike in practical tasks, usually leading to shared public performances.