Leberl, who sometimes used the alias Rulf Lautner, was a master of the small form, creating Romantic miniatures that evoke lyrical moods, moments, and landscapes.
Composer Biography
Rudolf Leberl, born in Bohemia, was displaced by socio-political turmoil after the World Wars, becoming part of the Sudetendeutsche ethnic minority and later fleeing to Bavaria.
Performer Biography
Fabian Hinsche, a successful German guitarist, is dedicated to resurrecting lost works for guitar, including those by Leberl featured on this recording.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Rudolf Leberl's works, performed by Fabian Hinsche from manuscript.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rudolf Leberl's compositional style is characterized by German Romanticism, his love of poetry, and a fascination with Bohemian folk music.
Compositional Technique
Leberl's guitar compositions are written in a highly trained and educated manner, using idiomatic writing and Romantic harmonic elements like enharmonics and chromaticism.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leberl's affinity for poetry is evident in his guitar works, as he set poems by authors like Eichendorff and Goethe to music and created Lieder-like melodies.
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