The Jena Philharmonic, featured on this recording, has three associated choruses—the Philharmonic Chorus, Madrigal Circle, and Boys' Choir—making choral-symphonic music a key part of its repertoire.
Historical Context
Karl Weigl co-founded the 'Vereinigung schaffender Tonkünstler' (Association of Creative Musicians) in 1904, with Gustav Mahler as its honorary president, aiming to represent similar values in music as Gustav Klimt's Secessionists did in visual arts.
Critical Reception
In 1925, Karl Weigl was awarded the Composition Prize of the City of Vienna alongside prominent composers Franz Schmidt, Alban Berg, and Anton Webern.
Composer Biography
Karl Weigl, the composer, worked as a répétiteur and musical assistant for Gustav Mahler, considering it the most instructive period of his life.
Composer Biography
Due to Hitler's policies from 1933, Karl Weigl's works were blacklisted in Germany, and he emigrated to New York in 1938 with the help of various organizations.
Composition History
In 1910, Karl Weigl's Third String Quartet was awarded Vienna's prestigious Beethoven Prize, and he signed a ten-year contract with Universal Edition.
Performer Biography
Oliver Triendl, the pianist on this album, is known for his tireless advocacy of neglected and rarely performed composers, with over 100 CD recordings and a repertoire of about 90 piano concertos.
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