Frühling: Piano Quintet in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 30 & Piano Quartet in D Major, Op. 35

Featuring

Daniel Giglberger
Nina Karmon
Roland Glassl
Floris Mijnders
Oliver Triendl
Carl Frühling

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Despite composing many extensive and profound works, Carl Frühling often struggled to make his mark as a composer and was sometimes mislabeled as an 'entertainer'.

Composer Biography

Carl Frühling studied piano with Anton Door, a pupil of Czerny, and composition with Franz Krenn, who also taught Gustav Mahler and Leoš Janáček.

Composer Biography

Carl Frühling, the composer, was Jewish, which caused him problems in his career and led him to conceal his religious background and convert to Protestantism.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Carl Frühling remained true to classical forms and functional tonality throughout his life, influenced by his teachers and his connection to Johannes Brahms.

Performer Biography

Pianist Oliver Triendl is known for his commitment to neglected and rarely played composers, with over 100 CD recordings and a repertoire including 90 piano concertos.

Instruments

Floris Mijnders, the cellist on this recording, plays on a Francesco Goffriller cello, crafted in Udine in 1740.

Composer Biography

Carl Frühling, a pianist, shared the stage with legendary musicians like singer Leo Slezak and violinist Pablo de Sarasate, and accompanied ensembles such as the Rosé Quartet.