Hans-Udo Heinzmann, the flutist on this album, began his musical training with the internationally acclaimed 'Regensburger Domspatzen' and has been a member of the NDR Symphony Orchestra since 1982.
Critical Reception
Despite a reputation during his career comparable to Mendelssohn's, Julius Rietz's compositions fell into obscurity, likely due to his traditional musical style opposing the Wagnerians.
Instruments
The 'Boehm flute', built by Theobald Boehm in 1832, resulted from collaboration between instrumentalists and instrument makers to improve the flute's tonal, mechanical, and fingering aspects for greater virtuosity.
Historical Context
Romantic flute music has been largely ignored, with works from this period remaining largely unknown compared to those for piano, violin, cello, or even French horn and clarinet.
Composer Biography
John Francis Barnett, a musical prodigy from a German-descended family, performed Mendelssohn's D minor Piano Concerto at age fifteen and later studied with Julius Rietz and Ignaz Moscheles in Leipzig, where Grieg and Sullivan were also students.
Composer Biography
Max Meyer-Olbersleben, a respected composer during his lifetime, studied with Peter Cornelius and Josef Rheinberger in Munich and met Franz Liszt at age 13.
Composer Biography
Julius Rietz, a close friend of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, followed Mendelssohn in various positions, including becoming Music Director in Düsseldorf and Kapellmeister in Leipzig after Mendelssohn's death.
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