Andreas N. Tarkmann (b. 1956) is one of the most creative and successful arrangers in Germany. He has transcribed for well-known instrumentalists such as Albrecht...

Andreas N. Tarkmann (b. 1956) is one of the most creative and successful arrangers in Germany. He has transcribed for well-known instrumentalists such as Albrecht Meyer. For the Vocalconsort Leipzig and the Ensemble diX, he selected songs, choral works and instrumental pieces by Felix Mendelssohn and re-orchestrated them. Ensemble dix was formed in Gera, Germany (the birthplace of the artist Otto dix) to present chamber music with uncommon instrumentation and new forms. In cooperation with other musicians, Ensemble dix has been expanding their spectrum of sounds to create an unusual listening experience. The ensemble’s repertoire is comprised of original compositions and arrangements spanning from the baroque period to commissioned works in which the music of the 1920s is emphasized. To date, ensemble dix has been featured in radio, television, and CD productions, and in concerts throughout Germany, Europe at large, and the United States.