Short bio Eduard Erdmann
Full biography Eduard Erdmann
Eduard Erdmann was a pianist and composer of the early 20th century, born on March 5, 1896, in Wenden (now Cēsis), Latvia, which was then a part of the Governorate of Livonia. He was of Baltic German descent. Erdmann was a talented musician from a young age and began studying piano with his mother at the age of six. He later studied with Philipp Jarnach and Ferruccio Busoni.
Erdmann started composing at a young age and continued to do so throughout his life, creating a substantial body of work that included solo piano pieces, chamber music, vocal music, and orchestral works. He is known for his tonal and expressive style and drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including Romanticism, folk music, and world music.
Erdmann achieved success both as a pianist and a composer, performing extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He collaborated with many well-known musicians of his time, including the violinist Georg Kulenkampff and the conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler.
Erdmann's music was well-regarded during his lifetime, but like many composers of his generation, his work has fallen out of the mainstream repertoire in recent years. However, there has been renewed interest in his music in recent years, and some of his compositions have been recorded and performed once again for the public.
Eduard Erdmann passed away on June 21, 1958, in Ober-Schlehdorn, Germany. Despite his relative obscurity today, he remains an important figure in the history of early 20th-century music, with a significant body of highly expressive and deeply emotional works that continue to resonate with listeners today.
Compositions featuring Eduard Erdmann
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monogramme, serenade for orchestra, op. 22 | 11:19 min | Orchestral | 1955 |
| 2 | Symphony No. 4, Op. 20 | 34:44 min | Symphony | 1954 |
| 3 | Ständchen, for small orchestra, Op. 16 | 15:47 min | Orchestral | 1930 |
| 4 | Symphony No. 2, Op. 13 | 27:01 min | Symphony | 1923 |
| 5 | Sonata for violin, Op. 12 | 20:30 min | Chamber Music | 1920 |
| 6 | Symphony No. 1, Op. 10 | 23:48 min | Symphony | 1919 |
| 7 | Rondo for orchestra, Op. 9 | 11:34 min | Orchestral | 1918 |
| 8 | Klavierstücke (5), Op. 6 | 11:22 min | Keyboard | 1915 |
| 9 | Capricci, Op. 21 "Ein kleines Kaleidoskop für Orchester" | 13:01 min | Orchestral | - |
| 10 | Eine Fuge for piano, Op 15/5 ("Prptilpus") | 0:48 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Fox Trot for piano | 3:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Symphony No. 3, Op. 19 | 50:21 min | Symphony | - |
Albums featuring Eduard Erdmann
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Baiba Skride, Erwin Schulhoff, Paul Hindemith, Philipp Jarnach, Eduard Erdmann – Violin Unlimited(CD, ) | 2022 | Orfeo (2) |
| 2 |  |
Schubert, Arrau, Badura-Skoda, Cortot, Curzon, Erdmann, Firkusny, Fischer, Fleisher, Guilels, Haefliger, Kapell, Kempff, Kraus, Meyer, Richter, Schnabel, Serkin, Sofronitski, Würher – Œuvres Pour Piano = Piano Works(12×CD, Compilation, Box Set, ) | 2016 | Les Diapason D'Or |
| 3 |  |
Max Reger, Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann / Eduard Erdmann, Hans Rosbaud – WDR Broadcasts 1950 and 1951(2×CD, Remastered, Mono) | 2007 | Orfeo D'Or |
| 4 |  |
Eduard Erdmann - Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt, Israel Yinon – Symphony No 4 • Monogramme • Ständchen(CD, Album) | 2006 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Eduard Erdmann - Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt, Israel Yinon – Symphony No 3 • Capricci(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2005 | cpo |
| 6 |  |
Eduard Erdmann, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Saarbrücken, Israel Yinon – Sinfonien 1 & 2 . Rondo(CD, ) | 2001 | Koch Schwann |
| 7 |  |
Eduard Erdmann, Franz Schubert – Eduard Erdmann interprète Schubert(2×CD, Album, Mono) | 1999 | Tahra |
| 8 |  |
Eduard Erdmann, Robert Casadeus – The Piano Masters(2×CD, Compilation) | 1999 | History |
| 9 |  |
Schumann / Chopin - Eduard Erdmann, Rosa Schmid – Konzertstück Op. 92 / Rondo Op.14 Krakowiak | 1950 | VOX (6) |
| 10 |  |
Eduard Erdmann, Berliner Philharmoniker, L. van Beethoven – Klavierkonzert Op. 37(4×Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | 1935 | Telefunken |
| 11 |  |
Eduard Erdmann: The Pianist-Philosopher(2×CD, ) | - | Bayerischer Rundfunk |
| 12 |  |
Die Schallplattenaufnahmen 1928-1945(2×CD, Compilation, Mono) | - | Bayer Dacapo |
| 13 |  |
Zur Erinnerung an Eduard Erdmann Klavier(7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono) | - | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 14 |  |
L. van Beethoven, Prof. Eduard Erdmann, Berliner Philharmoniker, Artur Rother – Klavierkonzert C-moll Op. 37(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Telefunken |
| 15 |  |
Eduard Erdmann, Berliner Philharmoniker – Koncert C-Moll Pro Klavír A Orchestr(4×Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Supraphon |
| 16 |  |
Hochzeitsszenen(10", 78 RPM) | - | Polydor |
| 17 |  |
Intermezzo—Op. 117—No. 3 / Bagatelle—Op. 126—No. 6(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Parlophone |
| 18 |  |
Eduard Erdmann spielt Franz Schubert und Robert Schumann(3×LP) | - | EMI Electrola GmbH |
| 19 |  |
Eduard Erdmann II • Franz Schubert – Sonate B-Dur Op. Posth., Sonate C-Moll Op. Posth.(LP) | - | Electrola |
| 20 |  |
Eduard Erdmann III • Robert Schumann , Franz Schubert – Robert Schumann: Phantasiestücke Op. 12 • Franz Schubert: Vier Impromptus Op. 90(LP) | - | Electrola |
| 21 |  |
Eduard Erdmann, Franz Schubert – Sonate A Dur Op. 120, Sonate A-dur Op. Posth.(LP) | - | Electrola |
| 22 |  |
Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, Eduard Erdmann – Fantasiestücke Op. 12 / Impromptus D. 899(LP) | - | Dacapo (2) |
Videos featuring Eduard Erdmann
Eduard Erdmann Piano Concerto
Eduard ERDMANN (1896 - 1958)
Piano Concerto, op. 15 (1928)
1. Allegro
2. Intermezzo. Adagio
3. Rondo finale
Eckart Besch, piano
Sinfonieorchester des NDR / Georg W. Schmöhe
I was interested to hear only recently that Erdmann distanced himself from this c
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