Paul Barritt, the violinist on this recording, plays a Sanctus Seraphin violin made in Venice around 1737.
Composer Biography
Rheinberger was a child prodigy, becoming organist at the church of St Florian in his hometown of Vaduz at the age of seven.
Composer Biography
Rheinberger was a versatile musician, holding positions as organist, conductor of the Munich Choral Society, and répétiteur at the court opera.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rheinberger's artistic philosophy, as summarized by his pupil Wilhelm Furtwängler, emphasized "naturalness in music" regarding voice leading, form, and expression.
Critical Reception
Towards the end of his life, Rheinberger became depressed, feeling his music was becoming unfashionable despite receiving many awards and honors.
Composer Biography
Joseph Rheinberger was born in 1839 at the court of the Prince of Liechtenstein, where his father was treasurer.
Composer Biography
Rheinberger's earliest acknowledged work is a set of four piano pieces that appeared in 1859, as he was highly critical of his earlier compositions.
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