The Wedding Music, Op. 45, was originally composed for piano four-hands in 1873 for the wedding of Jensen's friend, the banker and composer Paul Kuczynski.
Performer Biography
The Baden-Baden Philharmonic, led by Pavel Baleff, has a tradition dating back to 1460 and has hosted many famous musicians, including Franz Liszt, Hector Berlioz, and Johannes Brahms.
Performer Biography
Pavel Baleff, the conductor on this album, has been the principal conductor of the Baden-Baden Philharmonic since 2007 and has won multiple awards, including the German Record Critics' Award.
Composer Biography
Adolf Jensen, born in Königsberg (now Kaliningrad) in 1837, began his musical training with his father and performed as a pianist at age eleven.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Adolf Jensen aimed to transfer Wagner's ideas of 'beauty and truth' to smaller forms in his compositions, while still adhering to traditional ideals.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Adolf Jensen's orchestral works.
Composition History
Jensen's symphonic poem Der Gang nach Emmaus, Op. 27, was dedicated to Hector Berlioz, who praised it as a "fresh beautiful score" with masterful instrumentation.
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