Johanna Senfter studied at the Academy of Music in Frankfurt am Main, where her teachers included renowned violinists Alfred Hess and Adolf Rebner, who also taught Paul Hindemith.
Composer Biography
Johanna Senfter was a student of Max Reger, who appreciated her 'exceptional gifts as a composer' and became an enthusiastic champion of her work.
Performer Biography
Friedemann Eichhorn, a violinist on this album, is known for his world premiere recordings of the 13 violin concertos of Pierre Rode, which he rediscovered for the concert hall.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johanna Senfter remained faithful to the violin, 'her' instrument, throughout her life, with her first listed work being a violin concerto.
Composer Biography
Johanna Senfter (1879-1961) was born in Oppenheim am Rhein and lived there until her death, with her musical gifts recognized early by her parents.
Performer Biography
Paul Rivinius, the pianist on this album, was a member of the Clemente Trio, which won the prestigious ARD Competition in Munich in 1998 and performed in major concert halls worldwide.
Compositional Technique
The Ten Early Dances for two violins by Johanna Senfter are stylistically modeled on Max Reger's work and follow the tradition of early French violin duos by composers like Boismortier, Corrette, or Leclair.
