Horneman's Aladdin overture was not well received initially but gained significant success after being performed at the famous Gewandhaus concerts in Leipzig in 1867.
Composer Biography
Christian Frederik Emil Horneman (1840-1906) began composing as a child, assisted by his father, J.O. Emil Horneman, who was also a composer, music publisher, and dealer.
Composer Biography
Horneman studied in Leipzig, where he became a close friend of the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg.
Performer Biography
Owain Arwel Hughes, the conductor on this album, is one of Britain's leading conductors and has held positions such as Associate Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra in London.
Historical Context
Horneman, along with Grieg and others, established a rival society called 'Euterpe' in opposition to the established musical regime in Copenhagen, which was dominated by composers Niels W. Gade and I.P.E. Hartmann.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Horneman's incidental music, though almost always well-received by audiences and critics, is rarely played today because of its close ties to dramatic texts that did not endure.
Performer Biography
The Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1943, has performed with numerous world-famous soloists including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yehudi Menuhin, and Birgit Nilsson.
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