René Berman, the cellist, has been the solo cellist of the Gelderland Philharmonic Orchestra since 1994 and teaches cello at the Arnhem Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Michael van Krücker, one of the pianists, received his first piano lessons from the composer Ferdinand Bruckmann.
Composition History
The 'Epilog' for violin solo was composed as a farewell tribute for a highly esteemed employee of a psychiatrist, whose funeral was attended by 'Don Alfredo,' a gifted amateur violinist and friend of the composer.
Performer Biography
Kayako Bruckmann, the violinist, is the daughter of the composer Ferdinand Bruckmann and a member of the Lübeck Philharmonic Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Ferdinand Bruckmann, the composer, was a professor of piano at the Conservatory of Osaka, Japan, from 1964 to 1968.
Composer Biography
Ferdinand Bruckmann, the composer, studied piano, clarinet, and composition with Frank Martin at the Conservatory of Cologne.
Compositional Technique
The 'Suite for Piano 4 Hands' by Ferdinand Bruckmann is based on only two notes, E and D sharp, a concept the composer refers to as "Two Tone Music."
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