Antoine & Max Bohrer: Grande symphonie militaire, Violin and Cello Concertos
2/23/2024, 10 Tracks, 1:09:55
Featuring
Nicolás Pasquet
Friedemann Eichhorn
Alexander Hülshoff
Jenaer Philharmonie
Antoine Bohrer
Max Bohrer
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Composition History
The Grande symphonie militaire, a collaboration between Antoine and Max Bohrer, was dedicated to the King of Prussia and features bold virtuosity and militaristic statements.
Composer Biography
Antoine Bohrer was well-connected, earning a dedication from Niccolò Paganini, the famous Italian violinist and composer, in 1818 for one of his 24 Caprices, Op. 1.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of the Grande symphonie militaire, Antoine Bohrer's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 9, and Max Bohrer's Cello Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 1.
Composer Biography
Antoine Bohrer, a violinist, studied in Paris with Rodolphe Kreutzer, a renowned violinist and composer, and later played in the Munich court orchestra.
Notable Performances
The Bohrer brothers' string quartet was among the first ensembles to introduce Beethoven's 'Razumovsky' and late quartets to the public, with notable performances in Paris in 1830 and 1831.
Critical Reception
Hector Berlioz, the French Romantic composer, praised Antoine Bohrer's ability to understand Beethoven's works, describing his violin playing as animated by 'epic inspiration' during a performance.
