Eichner's symphonies were published in Paris, with Duke Christian IV of Palatinate-Zweibrücken financing the publication of his Symphonies Op. 1.
Historical Context
This album features symphonies from a special moment in the second half of the 18th century when the sonata form and symphony developed as cornerstones of the classical style.
Critical Reception
Eichner's compositions are still relatively underperformed today, partly due to the difficulty of accessing their musical sources.
Composer Biography
Eichner fled his position at the court of Zweibrücken, leaving his family behind, which angered Duke Christian IV, who issued an arrest warrant for the composer.
Compositional Technique
Eichner's works display remarkable skill and solidity, occasionally revealing contrapuntal influences from both Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Performer Biography
Theresia Orchestra is an international youth orchestra that specializes in historically informed performance practice of the Classical repertoire on period instruments.
Composer Biography
Ernst Eichner (1740-1777), the composer, was a virtuoso bassoonist and violinist before becoming a brilliant composer.
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