Alexander Maria Wagner's First Symphony was recorded in Sofia by the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Alexei Kornienko, who was greatly impressed by the work.
Critical Reception
Alexander Maria Wagner's First Symphony received a special prize for outstanding talent at the 2010 REWAG Composition Competition, despite the competition rules only allowing for one prize.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alexander Maria Wagner's First Symphony aims to create powerful symphonic sound fields that go beyond the ordinary, without abandoning responsible listening.
Composer Biography
Alexander Maria Wagner, the pianist and composer on this album, began composing at the age of seven, writing down his musical fantasies.
Composer Biography
Alexander Maria Wagner composed his First Symphony, titled 'Kraftwerk', at the age of fourteen.
Composition History
Alexander Maria Wagner's arrangement of Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue was created when he was sixteen, out of admiration for Bach's work.
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