The C minor symphony by Anton Zimmermann is unique for its time in using trombones in a symphonic work, an instrumentation usually reserved for opera or oratorio in the 1770s.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording of these symphonies by Anton Zimmermann.
Historical Context
Preßburg (now Bratislava), where composer Anton Zimmermann settled, was the capital of Hungary from 1536 and experienced a cultural boom in the 18th century, attracting new arrivals and leading figures like Mozart and Haydn.
Composition History
Anton Zimmermann's worklist includes 276 compositions, with about two-thirds being instrumental works like chamber music, concertos, and around forty symphonies.
Composer Biography
Anton Zimmermann, the composer, was a well-known figure during his lifetime, primarily as director of the Preßburg Court Orchestra, which was considered one of the finest in Europe.
Compositional Technique
Two of the symphonies on this album are in minor keys, which must have shocked audiences at the time, as court music was generally in a major mode for pleasant entertainment.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anton Zimmermann was known for his love of experimentation and constantly seeking new forms of expression, rather than adhering to clichés.
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