Wolfgang Birtel

The Czech composer Julyus Fucik (1872–1916) studied violin, bassoon and - with Antonín Dvorák - composition at the Prague Conservatory. During his spell as a bandmaster in the Austro-Hungarian army he...

Ferdinand Küchler is regarded as one of the great violin teachers of the 20th century, not least because of his violin method. His Concertino in G major Op. 11 still is a popular entry-level piece of...

The composer Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903), a friend of Johannes Brahms, devoted his work almost exclusively to piano and chamber music as well as lieder. Among his numerous works are also collections...

With this double concerto, the Reger pupil Johanna Senfter (1879-1961) is entirely in the tradition of Antonio Vivaldi and J.S. Bach, although she combines the concerto form with the classical four-mo...

Harald Genzmer has done a great deal for the promotion of young musical talent, and no doubt many a string instrument player can recall from their school orchestra days when his Sinfonietta was on the...

The genre of the violoncello concerto was born in 17th-century Italy. Thanks to the Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), there exists today not only a wealth of magnificent violin concertos...

The genre of the violoncello concerto was born in 17th-century Italy. Thanks to the Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), there exists today not only a wealth of magnificent violin concertos...

The genre of the violoncello concerto was born in 17th-century Italy. Thanks to the Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), there exists today not only a wealth of magnificent violin concertos...

The genre of the violoncello concerto was born in 17th-century Italy. Thanks to the Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), there exists today not only a wealth of magnificent violin concertos...

El presente arreglo se basa en la versión Edition Moravetz (1925). En la nueva edición de la versión para piano, que también sirve como reducción para piano y contiene la parte solista, se han adoptad...

La Muse et le poète op. 132 ocupa un lugar especial en la obra de Camille Saint-Saëns. En otoño de 1909, el compositor comunicó al violonchelista Joseph Hollmann los primeros esbozos para un dúo (para...

'Alt Wiener Tanzweisen' [Old Viennesse dance tunes] are pretty miniatures, vibrant and catchy (the second one with a slightly elegiac colouring), but all have melodic charm and musical elegance. And w...

La melancólica y popular "Pavana para una princesa muerta" de Maurice Ravel, compuesta en 1899, fue escrita originalmente para piano antes de que la arreglara para orquesta en 1910. Aunque está dedica...

A 'Last Night of the Proms' without this march - unthinkable! 'Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 1' with its middle section, the hymn-like 'Land of Hope and Glory' by Edward Elgar (1857-1934),...

The 19th century was not only the era of great forms, monumental symphonies and melodious sonatas, no, the Romantic composers proved to be versatile and highly imaginative in the field of little music...

A wedding without a famous wedding march - unimaginable! Wagner's 'Bridal Chorus' from 'Lohengrin' and Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' from the incidental music of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' vie for th...

Après un rêve, written by Gabriel Fauré for solo voice and piano, is a charming performance piece for concerts and festive occasions and one of the most famous and most popular melodies by the French...

Experience one of the most timeless masterpieces in music history in a magnificent arrangement for trumpet and piano: "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (Chorale from the celebrated Cantata BWV 147) by Joh...

Experience one of the most moving and timeless masterpieces of classical music in a stunning arrangement: Franz Schubert's renowned "Ave Maria, Op. 52/6" unfolds an incomparable brilliance and emotion...

Be enchanted by one of the most touching melodies of the Romantic era: Robert Schumann's world-famous "Träumerei", Op. 15/7 from Kinderszenen, shines in this sensitive arrangement for trumpet and pian...

Add a radiant and unforgettable touch to any festive occasion with Richard Wagner's world-famous Bridal Chorus "Treulich geführt" (WWV 75) from the opera Lohengrin. As one of the most cherished weddin...

Immerse yourself in the melancholic elegance of one of the most famous masterpieces of French Romanticism: the world-renowned "Pavane, Op. 50" in a sensitive arrangement for trumpet and piano. Publish...

Bring fresh energy to your repertoire with Claude Debussy's famous "Golliwogg's Cakewalk" from the beloved suite "Children's Corner"! Bursting with humor, rhythmic finesse, and playful ragtime flair,...