Bolko von Hochberg frequently used imitative voice leading and fugati in his works, showcasing his skill in contrapuntal composition.
Composer Biography
Bolko von Hochberg was a great-great-grandnephew of Prince Leopold von Anhalt-Köthen, who is known as Johann Sebastian Bach's greatest patron.
Performer Biography
Adam Tomaszewski, the pianist on this album, won first prize at the national Jugend musiziert competition in 2009 with the highest possible score.
Composer Biography
Bolko von Hochberg initially published his compositions under the pseudonym 'J. H. Franz' until 1879 to avoid disapproval from his aristocratic peers.
Composition History
Bolko von Hochberg founded the Silesian Music Festivals in 1876, which he organized nineteen times until 1925.
Composer Biography
Bolko von Hochberg, a count and son of a prince, was never dependent on earning money from his compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bolko von Hochberg's compositional style remained within the classical framework, never questioning the formal language of the classical period, despite his efforts to promote Wagner's music in the theater.
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