Short bio Franz Behr
Full biography Franz Behr
Franz Behr was a German composer known for his songs and salon pieces for piano. He was born on July 22, 1837, and died on February 15, 1898. While he is now almost forgotten, he was a prolific composer in his time and also wrote under the names G. Bachmann.
Behr primarily wrote for the piano, and as a Romantic composer, he created many pieces for the salon as well as pieces with a didactic purpose. Some of his popular works include "In Suessen Gedanken" and "Auras del Rhin."
Interestingly, Behr's work "Marche bulgare" was later adapted by Sergei Rachmaninoff into his virtuoso piano arrangement, "Polka de W.R." Rachmaninoff composed the arrangement on March 24, 1911, the day after Behr passed away.
Overall, Franz Behr was a minor but important figure in German Romantic music, who left behind a legacy of delightful salon music for piano.
Compositions featuring Franz Behr
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gypsy's Camp, for piano | 2:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 2 | L' Ondine for piano | 4:57 min | Keyboard | - |
| 3 | Polka-Mazurka for piano | 2:41 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Franz Behr
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Lachtäubchen, ‘Polka de W.R.’, Op. 303Sergey Rachmaniniov – Solo Piano Recordings • 5(CD, Compilation) | 2018 | Naxos Historical |
| 2 |  |
Polka De V.R. (1911)Rachmaninoff, Sergio Fiorentino – Complete Solo Piano Works (Live)(6×CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, Box Set, Reissue) | 2018 | Rhine Classics |
| 3 |  |
Lachtaübchen, 'Polka de W.R.'Rachmaninov, Boris Giltburg, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Carlos Miguel Prieto – Piano Concerto No. 2; Études-tableaux, Op. 33(CD, Album) | 2017 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Polka De W.R.Vladimir Ashkenazy, Rachmaninov – Complete Works For Piano | 2014 | Decca |
| 5 |  |
In MayTed Yoder – Chocolate Skies(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2012 | Not On Label |
| 6 |  |
Horowitz – Horowitz In Moscow | 2009 | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 7 |  |
Polka de W RMarc-André Hamelin – Kaleidoscope | 2001 | Hyperion |
| 8 |  |
Mici Cica PolkaUngaria Zongoranégyes – Zene 8 Kézre(Cassette, Album) | 1998 | Not On Label |
| 9 |  |
Polka W. R.Rachmaninov - Idil Biret – Piano Transcriptions And Arrangements | 1998 | Naxos |
| 10 |  |
GeburststagmarschVarious – Muziek In D'Olle Buurt - Tolbert(CD, Album) | 1996 | Organa Incognita |
| 11 |  |
Polka De V RRachmaninov - Howard Shelley – The Transcriptions(CD, Album) | 1991 | Hyperion |
| 12 |  |
Alphorn SoloVarious – Spiel Mir Ein Lied - Sing Mir Von Dir(LP) | 1981 | Not On Label |
| 13 |  |
Polka On A Theme By W.R.Agustín Anievas, Rachmaninoff – The Complete Preludes(2×LP, Album) | 1976 | Angel Records |
| 14 |  |
Polka de V. R.Rachmaninov - Jorge Bolet – Great Rachmaninoff Transcriptions(LP) | 1973 | RCA Red Seal |
| 15 |  |
Evening Chimes In The MountainsSodero's Band / Edison Concert Band – The Stars And Stripes Forever March / Evening Chimes In The Mountains | 1915 | Edison Records |
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