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Premiere of Strauss’ A Night in Venice on his 200th birthday (Oct 25, 2025) at Vienna.

When the scent of cinnamon fills the air during Advent and festive lights begin to brighten the darkening season, a familiar sound can be heard in many places: Christmas carols that connect generations and bring cultures together. What many people don't know is that part of this musical heritage is owed by the English-speaking world to the work of two remarkable women of the 19th century: Catherine Winkworth and Natalia Macfarren.

At a time when women had little voice in public life, Winkworth and Macfarren had a lasting impact on Anglican church music. With linguistic sensitivity and musical finesse, they translated numerous German chorales and Christmas carols into English, making the works of Bach, Luther and Gerhardt known and singable in England for the first time.

Ravel’s famous Pavane pour une infante défunte (1899) forms the emotional core of the ballet "Eros" in Würzburg. The revival premiere is on October 18, 2025, at the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle. Musical Direction: Enrico Calesso. Choreography: Glumbek & Dumais.

Written for mixed choir (SATB), Dominique Le Gendre's Winter Song: Christmas Carol follow kings, shepherds, wise men, and angels as they bring gifts to the newborn child.

Designed for adults returning to the piano after a break, Play it Again: Piano - Prep Book is the perfect introduction to Melanie Spanswick’s popular Play it Again series.

This collection gathers some of Percy Grainger’s most characteristic choral works – from the haunting beauty of Mo nighean dubh and the lyrical simplicity of Irish Tune from County Derry to the exuberant storytelling of The Lost Lady Found. Drawing on folksong, poetry and original invention, these pieces reveal Grainger’s unmistakable blend of warmth, vitality and daring harmonic imagination.

Observed annually around the world, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of Black communities, whilst also remembering Black history. In the UK, these celebrations take place in October, and this year’s theme is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. The theme conveys a message of resilience, celebrating the remarkable contributions of Black communities, whilst also envisioning a future built on strength and unity.

Music has become an integral part of films. What began in the silent film era as an accompaniment to images and a way to cover up projector noise is now an indispensable part of the movie-going experience. Film music both creates and enhances suspense, moves us to tears, and often stays in our minds longer than the images themselves. It is more than just background noise, it is an invisible actor that has a decisive influence on the impact of a story. At Schott Music, you will find not only numerous iconic works to play, but also published original works by great film composers. In this article, you will learn what makes film music special, how it is created, which composers have shaped it, and how you can play film music yourself.

The best-selling diary returns for 2026 with a user-friendly portrait format, extra space for weekend appointments, and birthdays of hundreds of famous people in the world of music. 

World premiere of Huw Watkins' new Octet on October 3, 2025, in Fairfax, VA, with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.