Rheinberger: Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 10 "Wallenstein"
10/4/2019, 4 Tracks, 49:50
Featuring
Florian Krumpöck
Sinfonieorchester Liechtenstein
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
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Composition History
Rheinberger's 'Wallenstein' was based on Friedrich Schiller's trilogy of dramas about Wallenstein, a Bohemian military commander.
Performer Biography
Marc Bouchkov, the concertmaster, received his first violin lessons at age five from his grandfather and has won numerous international awards.
Performer Biography
Florian Krumpöck, the conductor on this album, was appointed one of Germany's youngest music directors in 2011 and is also a celebrated pianist.
Composer Biography
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, the composer of 'Wallenstein', is considered Liechtenstein's most important composer and was born in Vaduz in 1839.
Historical Context
The Principality of Liechtenstein, whose symphony orchestra performs on this album, celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2019.
Compositional Technique
Rheinberger's 'Wallenstein' successfully appealed to both 'absolute music' adherents and the 'New German School' (Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner) who favored programmatic music.
Composition History
The 'Wallenstein' symphony had two dedications: one to Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein and another to Rheinberger's wife, Fanny van Hoffnaass.
