Volbach: Es waren zwei Königskinder, Op. 21 & Symphony in B Minor, Op. 33

Featuring

Golo Berg
Sinfonieorchester Münster
Fritz Volbach

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Composer Biography

Edward Elgar, the famous English composer, praised Fritz Volbach's Symphony in B minor, calling it "wholesome good music that makes one feel happy to see and hear."

Composer Biography

Fritz Volbach's career as a composer was driven by his firm conviction in his calling, which he pursued despite opposition.

Performer Biography

Golo Berg, the conductor, has conducted numerous radio recordings and released several CDs that have received high accolades from the music press.

Compositional Technique

The symphonic poem "Es waren zwei Königskinder" uses a "viola alta," an instrument invented by Hermann Ritter to enhance the viola's soloistic brilliance.

Composer Biography

Fritz Volbach, the composer, was highly esteemed during his lifetime but was increasingly forgotten with the passage of time.

Critical Reception

Fritz Volbach's Symphony in B minor was described by some critics as "usually solid," "felicitous," and "formally perfect," though one critic anticipated it would be played everywhere with success but might not achieve enduring existence.