Reinecke composed in nearly every musical genre, including six operas, three symphonies, four piano concertos, and various chamber works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Reinecke's artistic development was shaped by his mentors Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Robert Schumann, whose musical values he upheld throughout his long life.
Recording & Production
All works on this album are first recordings, offering a glimpse into a previously unexplored musical landscape.
Composer Biography
Among Carl Reinecke's notable students were Edvard Grieg, Karl Muck, and Arthur Sullivan.
Instruments
This recording features an 1839 Erard fortepiano from the Collection of Historic Keyboard Instruments of the West German Radio in Cologne.
Composer Biography
Reinecke held the prestigious position of director of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig for 35 years, from 1860 until his retirement in 1895.
Composer Biography
Carl Reinecke, born in 1824, began composing at age seven and made his public debut as a pianist at age eleven.
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