Veit Erdmann-Abele Sheet Music

About Veit Erdmann-Abele

Veit Erdmann-Abele, born in Reutlingen, Germany, on April 16, 1944, is a distinguished German composer and influential figure in contemporary classical music. Renowned for his diverse oeuvre spanning choral, chamber, orchestral, and operatic works, Erdmann-Abele has significantly contributed to the musical landscape through his compositions, his long tenure as a music editor, and his dedicated promotion of new music as a concert series director.

  • Veit Erdmann-Abele studied German language and literature, as well as music, at the Universities of Tübingen and Stuttgart, with his composition teachers including the notable Henk Badings.
  • He served as a music editor at Süddeutscher Rundfunk Stuttgart (now SWR) from 1974 to 2002, a prominent position within German public broadcasting.
  • From 1989 to 2014, Erdmann-Abele directed the municipal concert series "Musica Nova" in Reutlingen, where he championed and presented contemporary compositions.
  • His extensive catalog includes three operas, a Christmas oratorio, a violoncello concerto, and a multitude of pieces for choir, chamber ensembles, and orchestra.

Performing the music of Veit Erdmann-Abele offers a rewarding experience for musicians seeking to explore the breadth of contemporary classical music. His sheet music caters to a variety of instruments and ensembles, including solo instruments like alto flute, viola, and cello, as well as chamber groups, orchestras, and choirs, with works such as "Sechs Chorsätze" available for choral ensembles. Musicians of intermediate to advanced skill levels will find his compositions both intellectually stimulating and musically engaging, providing an opportunity to delve into the rich and diverse sound world of a significant modern German composer.

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