Ivan Repušic, the conductor, began his career as chief conductor and opera director at the Croatian National Theatre in Split, where he developed a broad Italian repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franz von Suppé's overtures are remembered for his great imagination in inventing memorable melodies and his skill in design and instrumentation.
Performer Biography
Ivan Repušic has been the Chief Conductor of the Münchner Rundfunkorchester since the 2017/2018 season.
Composition History
Franz von Suppé initially focused on church music, with his Great Mass in C Major premiering in Vienna in 1836, before turning to operettas and comedies.
Composer Biography
Franz von Suppé was born in Spalato, Dalmatia (today's Split in Croatia), which was then subject to the Austrian crown, and received his first music lessons there.
Composer Biography
Franz von Suppé, christened Francesco Ezechiele Ermenegildo Suppè Demelli, changed his name in Vienna and his contemporaries further altered it to the familiar Suppé.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Studio 1 of the Bayerischer Rundfunk in Munich from May 2nd to 5th, 2018.
