Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
Joseph Holbrooke
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Composer Biography
Holbrooke's early musical education in violin and piano was entirely handled by his father, Joseph, a touring variety theater musician.
Composition History
Holbrooke's career as a composer began in 1900 when August Manns premiered his tone poem The Raven at a Saturday concert in the Crystal Palace.
Performer Biography
Howard Griffiths has made over 100 CDs for various labels, including many rediscoveries and first recordings, such as works by Joseph Holbrooke.
Performer Biography
The German Radio Philharmonic, the orchestra on this album, was formed in 2007 from the merger of the Saarbrücken RSO and the Kaiserslautern Radio Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Josef Holbrooke, born Joseph Charles Holbrooke, later adopted the German spelling of his first name for many of his works.
Composer Biography
Holbrooke was forced to leave the Royal Academy of Music without graduating in 1896 due to domestic problems.
Performer Biography
Howard Griffiths, the conductor on this album, began his career as a violist and studied at the Royal College of Music in London.
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