Korngold: String Sextet, Op. 10 & Piano Quintet, Op. 15

Featuring

Adrian Adlam
Edward Daniel
Grace Lee
Tetsuumi Nagata
Bartholomew LaFollette
Lionel Handy

Thomas Hell
Camerata Freden
Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Performer Biography

camerata freden is the festival ensemble of the International Freden Music Festival, composed of musicians who are often soloists, members of chamber ensembles, or professors at European music academies.

Composer Biography

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was born in Brno in 1897 to music critic Julius Korngold, who promoted his son's early talent in piano and composition.

Compositional Technique

Korngold's chamber music, including the works on this album, is characterized by its wealth of detail and commitment to tonality, sharing the sonic sweetness and rhythmic drive of his symphonic works.

Critical Reception

Korngold's later work in Hollywood film music led to his symphonic music being dismissed as 'merely film music,' which was not to his advantage.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Korngold combined an expressionistic sound palette, impressionistic harmonies, and melodic invention with an innate sense of form based on classical models.

Cultural Impact

The International Freden Music Festival, featuring camerata freden, explores lesser-known repertoire and commissions contemporary composers, contributing to the preservation of musical diversity.

Composer Biography

Korngold's talent was evident from a young age, composing the pantomime 'Der Schneemann' (The Snowman) at 11 and achieving spectacular success with operas like 'Die tote Stadt' (The Dead City) by age 23.