Short bio Andreas Romberg
Full biography Andreas Romberg
Andreas Romberg was a German violinist and composer born on April 27 , 1767, and died on November 10, 1821. He was known for his prolific output of music, particularly for the string quartet. Romberg began his career in Münster as a violinist for the Prince-Bishop's court, and from there he went on to join the court of the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in Ludwigslust.
Romberg toured extensively throughout Europe with his cousin, cellist and composer Bernhard Romberg, and was regarded as a celebrated violin virtuoso , concertmaster, and composer. His travels took him to Paris, Vienna, Prague, and Italy, where he gained fame as a performer and a composer.
In addition to his string quartets, Romberg wrote symphonies, concertos, and vocal works, and profited from the early example of Beethoven , the teaching of the latter's mentor Neefe , and meetings with Haydn. Romberg was a member of the court orchestra in Bonn, where he met Beethoven, who was then a young composer and pianist. While in Bonn, Romberg wrote the first German opera, "Der Rattenfänger von Hameln," which premiered in 1790.
Romberg's music is characterized by its warmth, lyricism, and charm, and his works for the violin are particularly notable for their virtuosity. He often composed music that was light and entertaining, but he also wrote works that were serious and reflective, displaying his mastery of musical expression. Some of his most famous works include his string quartets, his violin concertos, and his trio for violin, cello, and piano.
Overall, Andreas Romberg was a highly influential violinist and composer who left behind a significant body of work that is still beloved today. His music continues to be performed and enjoyed by classical music enthusiasts all over the world.
Compositions featuring Andreas Romberg
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Großmut des Scipio, overture in E flat major, Op. 54 (SteR 223) | 5:36 min | Orchestral | 1816 |
| 2 | Der Messias, oratorio | 64:11 min | Choral | 1802 |
| 3 | Duo Concertante for violin & cello No. 1 in E minor | 10:46 min | Chamber Music | 1801 |
| 4 | Symphony No. 4 in C major ("Alla turca"), Op. 51 | 23:48 min | Symphony | 1798 |
| 5 | Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 33 | 23:30 min | Symphony | 1797 |
| 6 | Quintets (3) for flute & strings, Op 41 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 7 | Violin Concerto No. 12 in G minor | 28:06 min | Concerto | - |
| 8 | Violin Concerto No. 9 in A major | 21:50 min | Concerto | - |
| 9 | Violin Concerto No. 4 in C major | 26:50 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Symphony No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 6 | 21:08 min | Symphony | - |
| 11 | String Quartet in G minor, Op. 16/2 | 17:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | String Quartet in G minor, Op. 1/2 | 22:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | String Quartet in F major, Op. 1/3 | 20:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 1/1 | 19:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | String Quartet in B minor, Op. 30/1 | 22:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | String Quartet in A minor, Op. 2/2 | 22:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Sonata for piano & violin in B flat major ("Schottische"), Op. 9/2 | 14:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Black Clouds, for voice, piano & violin | 3:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 19 | Quintet for flute, violin, 2 violas & cello in F Major, Op.41/3 | 20:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Quintet for flute, violin, 2 violas & cello in E minor, Op.41/1 | 23:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Quintet for flute, violin, 2 violas & cello in D Major, Op.41/2 | 25:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Quintet for flute & strings in B flat, Op 21/5 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 23 | Quintet for flute & strings in A minor, Op 21/4 | 20:44 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Quintet for clarinet, violin, 2 violas & cello, Op. 57 | 22:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Potpourri, for violin & orchestra in A major (from Mozart's "Don Giovanni"), Op. 47 | 12:53 min | Concerto | - |
| 26 | Duetto No. 1 for violin & cello | 17:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Die Kindsmörderin, dramatic scene for soprano & orchestra, Op. 27 | 22:12 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 28 | Das Lied Von der Glocke, Op 25 | 11:56 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Andreas Romberg
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Romberg, Chouchane Siranossian, Capriccio Barockorchester – Violin Concertos(CD, ) | 2021 | Alpha Classics |
| 2 |  |
Andreas Romberg - Phion, Orchestra Of Gelderland And Overijssel, Kevin Griffiths (3) – Overture Die Großmut Des Scipio / Symphonies 1 & 3(CD, Album) | 2020 | cpo |
| 3 |  |
Andreas Romberg, Julia Schröder, Collegium Musicum Basel, Kevin Griffiths (3) – Alla Turca(CD, Album) | 2018 | cpo |
| 4 |  |
Andreas Romberg - Schäfer • Winter • Abele • Rheinische Kantorei • Das Kleine Konzert • Hermann Max – Der Messias(CD, Album) | 2008 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Andreas J. Romberg, Bernhard H. Romberg, Barnabás Kelemen, Kousay H. Mahdi Kadduri – Duos For Violin And Cello(CD, Album) | 2002 | Hungaroton Classic |
| 6 |  |
Andreas Jakob Romberg, Vladislav Brunner, Viktor Šimčisko, Milan Telecký, Ján Cút, Juraj Alexander – Flute Quintets(CD, Album) | 2001 | Naxos |
| 7 |  |
Andreas Romberg - Leipziger Streichquartett – String Quartets Op.30,1; 16,2 & 2,2 Volume 2(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | MDG |
| 8 |  |
Andreas Romberg, Leipziger Streichquartett – String Quartets Op.1 Volume 1(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2000 | MDG |
| 9 |  |
Kantaten Nach Klassischer Dichtung(CD, ) | 2000 | Wolkenklang Verlag |
| 10 |  |
Andreas Romberg - Collegium Vocale Vechta, Mitglieder Des Oldenburgischen Staatsorchesters – Andreas Romberg (Ein Wiederentdeckter Meister Der Klassik)(CD, ) | 1995 | Wolkenklang Verlag |
| 11 |  |
Dieter Klöcker, Meyerbeer, Romberg, Mendelssohn, Weber – Klarinettenquintette(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1994 | Orfeo (2) |
| 12 |  |
Andreas Romberg / Chorus Musicus Köln, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering – Das Lied Von Der Glocke | 1992 | Opus 111 |
| 13 |  |
Andreas Romberg, Robert Fuchs, Stanford, Thea King, Britten String Quartet – Clarinet Quintet, Op 57 / Clarinet Quintet, Op. 102 / Two Fantasy Pieces | 1992 | Hyperion |
| 14 |  |
Friedrich Von Schiller, Andreas Romberg – Die "Biedermeier" Chor-Kantate: Das Lied Von Der Glocke | 1982 | Wünschelburger Edition |
| 15 |  |
Jörg Demus, Andreas Romberg – Klavierkonzert / Das Lied Von Der Glocke - Live-Mitschnitt Aus Dem Benefizkonzert(2×CD, Album, Special Edition) | - | Not On Label |
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