After arriving in the US, Robert Fürstenthal joined the US Army (1942-45) and served in intelligence, interrogating German prisoners-of-war in Europe.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised Robert Fürstenthal's music, with one calling him 'a Master' despite being a hobby composer, and another recommending his songs to lovers of Wolf, Strauss, and Brahms.
Composer Biography
Robert Fürstenthal, born in Vienna in 1920, was forced to leave in 1939 due to the mortal danger faced by Jews after Hitler's invasion of Austria.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Fürstenthal's musical style is avowedly late-Romantic, and he made no apologies for it, believing there was still a place for it in the world.
Composer's Artistic Vision
When composing, Robert Fürstenthal felt transported back to pre-Hitler Vienna, seeing his music as a personal 'immigration into his own, better world'.
Recording & Production
This album is the third volume of Robert Fürstenthal's chamber music and features first recordings of the works.
Composition History
Robert Fürstenthal stopped composing for 35 years after leaving Vienna, only resuming when his first love, Françoise Farron-Fürstenthal, reconnected with him.
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