After his studies, Blumenthal joined Munich's first cabaret, 'Elf Scharfrichter' (Eleven Executioners), under the stage name Leonhard Bulmans, contributing thirty titles as a composer, musical director, singer, and violinist.
Composer Biography
Blumenthal, born in Venice to a Jewish banker, studied piano, violin, viola, and composition at the Benedetto Marcello conservatory.
Composer Biography
Blumenthal, as the son of a wealthy banker, even purchased the highly indebted 'Elf Scharfrichter' cabaret in 1904 to save it, though its closure was only delayed by a few months.
Composition History
This album is the first recording dedicated to Sandro Blumenthal's early works, showcasing his talent as a composer of 'serious music' before he became known as a cabaret singer.
Composer Biography
Sandro Blumenthal (1874-1919) was a versatile composer and singer who moved between established and avant-garde musical worlds in Munich around 1900.
Critical Reception
During his studies, Blumenthal's compositions were praised by the press for his 'security in composition technique,' 'much sense for beauty of sound,' and 'naturalness and freshness of feeling.'
Composer Biography
Blumenthal continued his education at the Royal Academy of Music in Munich, studying composition with Josef Rheinberger, who also taught famous musicians like Engelbert Humperdinck and Wilhelm Furtwängler.
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