Josef Bayer, the composer, was the musical head of ballet in Vienna for thirty years, from 1883 until his death in 1913.
Recording & Production
This album includes the world premiere recording of the prelude and two scenes from Josef Bayer's ballet Sonne und Erde (Sun and Earth).
Cultural Impact
Die Puppenfee (The Fairy Doll) was inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's story Der Sandmann and in turn inspired La boutique fantasque, a ballet by Ottorino Respighi.
Performer Biography
The Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1929, was the first professional musical ensemble for radio broadcasting in Slovakia.
Performer Biography
Andrew Mogrelia, the conductor, has extensive experience working with major dance companies, including English National Ballet and American Ballet Theater.
Notable Performances
Josef Bayer's ballet, Die Puppenfee (The Fairy Doll), was performed over a hundred times on European stages and more than 800 times at the Vienna State Opera.
Composition History
Josef Bayer composed over twenty one-act ballets, many other dance scenes, divertissements, operettas, and light music during his career.
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