Wilhelm Popp: Complete Sonatinas for Flute and Piano
8/17/2022, 16 Tracks, 58:00
Featuring
Eric Lamb
Mari Kato
Wilhelm Popp
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Historical Context
Wilhelm Popp's music, though well-known during his lifetime, fell into obscurity as 20th-century music moved towards more complex harmonies, while his work looked to past traditions like opera paraphrases and salon music.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Popp studied flute with Louis Drouet and Kaspar Kummer, two significant flutists, teachers, and composers of their time.
Performer Biography
Flutist Eric Lamb, who performs on this album, has premiered over 200 works and worked with numerous contemporary composers and conductors.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Popp, a German composer and flutist, published music under the pseudonyms 'Henry Alberti' and 'Guillaume Popp'.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of the complete six sonatinas, Op. 388, by German composer/flutist Wilhelm Popp.
Compositional Technique
Wilhelm Popp's Op. 388 sonatinas, despite their concise form, cover a wide range of musical emotion and virtuosity, with hints of Beethoven, Schubert, and Weber.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wilhelm Popp's music, which includes almost 600 pieces for flute, is considered important for the artistic and technical development of student flutists, especially in middle Europe.
