Antonin Vranicky

Short bio Antonin Vranicky

Birthday: 1761 in Nová Ríse, Moravia

Died: 1820 in Vienna, Austria

Genre: Classical

Period: Romantic

Full biography Antonin Vranicky

Antonin Vranicky (also known as Anton Vranek or Antonín Vranický) was a Czech composer and violinist born in Neureisch (now Nový Životin) on June 13, 1761, and died in Vienna, Austria, on August 6, 1820. He was the older brother of Paul Vranicky, also a renowned composer.

Antonin Vranicky was known for his contributions to the development of the string quartet and symphony genres. He composed a significant number of string quartets, symphonies, and concertos, among other works, and was recognized for his technical and innovative approach to composition.

Vranicky began his musical studies with his father, Jan Baptist Vranicky, and later moved to Vienna to study with Franz Krommer and Joseph Haydn. He became a prominent figure in the Viennese musical scene and gained recognition as a respected composer and performer.

Vranicky's works encompass a range of styles from the Classical period, featuring elements of the galant style, to the early Romantic period, incorporating elements of Romanticism such as chromaticism and more expressive harmonies. He was known for his skillful use of counterpoint and for incorporating folk tunes and dance rhythms into his compositions.

Some of Vranicky's notable works include his String Quartet Op. 13, Symphony in D major, and Concerto for Two Violins Op. 7. His music was widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime and has been the subject of renewed interest in recent years.

Overall, Antonin Vranicky was a significant figure in the development of Classical and early Romantic period music, known for his technical skill and innovative approach to composition.

Compositions featuring Antonin Vranicky

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Concertante Quartet for string quartet in D major, Op. 5/2	20:46 min	Chamber Music	1800
2	Concertante Quartet for string quartet in F major, Op. 5/3	21:31 min	Chamber Music	1800
3	Concertante Quartet for string quartet in G major, Op. 5/1	20:37 min	Chamber Music	1800
4	Concertante Quartet for string quartet No. 1 in E flat major	15:18 min	Chamber Music	1800
5	Concertante Quartet for string quartet No. 2 in C major	20:42 min	Chamber Music	1800
6	Concertante Quartet for string quartet No. 6 in A major	21:48 min	Chamber Music	1800
7	Sextet for flute, oboe, violin, 2 violas & cello No. 7 in G major	23:35 min	Chamber Music	1790
8	Concerto for 2 violas & orchestra in C major	29:23 min	Concerto	-
9	Concerto for cello & orchestra in D minor		Concerto	-
10	Concerto for violin & orchestra in C major	25:46 min	Concerto	-
11	Concerto in C major		Concerto	-
12	Musikalisches Angebinde	2:48 min	Orchestral	-
13	String Quartet in C major			-
14	String Quintet in E flat major, Op. 8/3	25:19 min	Chamber Music	-
15	Symphony in C minor	23:16 min	Symphony	-
16	Trio in C major for 2 oboes & english horn	23:26 min	Chamber Music	-

Albums featuring Antonin Vranicky

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Heinz Holliger, Andrea Bischoff, Marie-Lise Schüpbach, Beethoven, Ganz, Holliger, Wranitzky – Les Roseaux Chantants(CD, Album)	2022	Prospero (2)
2	Beethoven ∙ Wranitzky ∙ Reicha ∙ Voříšek, Christian ∙ Eß ∙ Koncz ∙ Mönkeneyer ∙ Schwamm ∙ Tal, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Reinhard Goebel – Concertos(CD, Album)	2021	Sony Classical
3	Haydn, Wranitzky, Pandolfis Consort, Fritz Von Friedl – Die Schöpfung(2×CD, Album)	2019	Gramola
4	Anton & Paul Wranitzky, Veriko Tchumburidze, Chiara Enderle, Münchener Kammerorchester, Howard Griffiths – Violin Concerto Op. 11 • Cello Concerto Op. 25 • Symphony Op. 16/3(CD, )	2016	Sony Classical
5	Antonín Kraft, Antonín Vranický, Carl Stamitz - Michal Kaňka, Prague Chamber Orchestra – Cello Concertos(CD, Album, Stereo)	2012	Supraphon
6	Jan Pěruška, Vranický, Benda, Rejcha, Chamber Orchestra From Members Of The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Andreas Sebastian Weiser – Viola Of The Czech Emigration = Viola České Emigrace(CD, Album)	2011	ArteSmon
7	Benda / Pichl / Vranický / Gabriela Demeterová, Prague Chamber Orchestra – Violin Concertos	2008	Supraphon
8	Vanhal Dušek Brixi Vranický, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Vojtěch Spurný – Baroque Bohemia & Beyond(CD, Album)	2006	Alto
9	Antonín Vranický, Martinů Quartet – Concertante Quartets 4-6(CD, Album)	1997	Studio Matouš
10	Antonín Vranický, Martinů Quartet – Concertante Quartets 1-3(CD, Album)	1997	Studio Matouš
11	Josef Rejcha / Antonín Vranický - Shizuka Ishikawa, Karel Fiala, Musica Bohemica, Jaroslav Krček – Czech Musical Treasures III (Concertos For Violin, Cello And Orchestra)(CD, Album)	1995	Gramofonové Závody
12	Shizuka Ishikawa, J. V Stamic, K. Stamic, A. Vranický – Violin Concertos(CD, )	1992	ICN Polyart
13	Antonín Vranický / Václav Jan Tomášek, Dvořák Chamber Orchestra, Vladimír Válek – Symphony "Aphrodite" / Symphony In D Major(Cassette, )	1986	Supraphon
14	Václav Jan Tomášek, Antonín Vranický, Jan Antonín Koželuh – Missae(2×LP, Stereo)	1986	Supraphon
15	Antonín Vranický / Václav Jan Tomášek, Dvořák Chamber Orchestra, Vladimír Válek – Symphony "Aphrodite" / Symphony In D Major	1986	Supraphon
16	Vranický / Telemann, Lubomír Malý, Dvořák Chamber Orchestra, Miloš Konvalinka – Concertos In C Major / G Major For Two Violas And Orchestra / Strings And Continuo	1984	Panton
17	Collegium Musicum Pragense, Jiří Družecký, Václav Vincenc Mašek, Vojtěch Jírovec, Antonín Vranický – Collegium Musicum Pragense	1976	Supraphon
18	A.Vranický / J.Rejcha - M.Sádlo – Koncerty Pro Violoncello	1973	Panton
19	Beethoven / Vranický / Rosetti / C.P.E. Bach / J. Haydn / M. Haydn, The Netherlands Wind Ensemble – Little Marches By Great Masters(LP, Stereo)	1972	Philips
20	O. Anton / L. Koželuh / F. V. Kramář - Krommer / F. X. Dušek / A. Vranický / B. D. Weber - Collegium Musicum Pragense – Lovecká Hudba Starých Českých Mistrů(LP, Club Edition, Mono)	1969	Supraphon