G. Schumann: Symphony in F Minor, Op. 42 & Overtures

Featuring

James Feddeck
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Georg Schumann

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Composer Biography

Schumann became widely known in Germany in 1888 after winning an award in Berlin for his Symphony in B minor and his choral work Amor und Psyche op. 3.

Composer Biography

Schumann had a special partnership with the Berliner Philharmonisches Orchester, performing up to ten concerts annually, including premieres of his works.

Cultural Impact

One of Georg Schumann's greatest achievements was his personal dedication to preserving the Bachhaus in Eisenach, which is now a museum and concert venue.

Composer Biography

From 1900, Georg Schumann directed the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin for over half a century, leading it back to contemporary music and undertaking concert tours.

Composition History

The 'Overture to a Drama' is not a prelude to a specific work but a standalone piece, similar to a symphonic poem, depicting an emotional state rather than a concrete story.

Composer Biography

Georg Schumann, born in 1866, came from a musical family; his father was a city music director, and his maternal grandfather was a cantor who taught him organ.

Recording & Production

This album by the cpo label, featuring the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and James Feddeck, honors Georg Schumann on the occasion of his 150th birthday.