Short bio Franz Ignaz Beck
Full biography Franz Ignaz Beck
Franz Ignaz Beck (1734-1809) was a German violinist , composer, conductor, and music teacher who spent the majority of his life in France, where he became the director of the Concert Spirituel. He was born and educated in Mannheim and began his music studies with his father, Johann Aloys Beck. He later studied with the famous Mannheim composer Johann Stamitz, whose technique of orchestral writing certainly influenced Beck's own compositions.
Beck is best known for his symphonies, which were very popular in his day. He composed six symphonies, Opus 1, and a total of nine symphonies throughout his career. In addition to his symphonies, he also composed several concertos, ballets, and chamber music pieces.
Beck's works are representative of the classical style of the late 18th century, with their clear melodic lines, balanced phrases, and elegant structures. His music was well-respected in his time, but his reputation today is somewhat overshadowed by his contemporaries Mozart and Haydn.
Despite this, Beck's music is still played and recorded today, and music scholars continue to appreciate his contributions to classical music. He was a notable figure in the world of music during his time, and his legacy lives on through his compositions.
Compositions featuring Franz Ignaz Beck
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinfonia in G major, Op. 4/5 (Callen 23) | 18:02 min | Symphony | - |
| 2 | Symphony in G minor, Op. 3/3 (Callen 15) | 19:14 min | Symphony | - |
| 3 | Symphony in F major, Op. 3/1 (Callen 13) | 16:33 min | Symphony | - |
| 4 | Symphony in F major Op. 4/3 (Callen 21) | 19:12 min | Symphony | - |
| 5 | Symphony in E flat major, Op. 3/4 (Callen 16) | 17:32 min | Symphony | - |
| 6 | Symphony in D minor, Op. 3/5 (Callen 17) | 18:13 min | Symphony | - |
| 7 | Symphony in D major, Op. 3/6 | 14:35 min | Symphony | - |
| 8 | Symphony in D major Op. 4/1 (Callen 19) | 19:29 min | Symphony | - |
| 9 | Symphony in B flat major, Op. 3/2 (Callen 14) | 15:35 min | Symphony | - |
| 10 | Symphony in B flat major Op. 4/2 (Callen 20) | 21:25 min | Symphony | - |
| 11 | Symphonies (6), Op. 2 | 69:32 min | Symphony | - |
| 12 | Symphonies (6) Op.3 | Symphony | - | |
| 13 | Stabat Mater, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 59:20 min | Choral | - |
| 14 | Overture (Sinfonia) in A major, Op. 1/3 (Callen 3) | 9:03 min | Symphony | - |
| 15 | Sinfonia in E major, Op.13/1 | 9:23 min | Symphony | - |
| 16 | Sinfonia in E flat major, Op. 4/6 (Callen 24) | 16:28 min | Symphony | - |
| 17 | Sinfonia in D major, Op. 4/4 (Callen 22) | 12:43 min | Symphony | - |
| 18 | Sinfonia in D major, Op.10/2 | 7:23 min | Symphony | - |
| 19 | Sinfonia in D major, Callen 30 | 13:11 min | Symphony | - |
| 20 | Overture to La mort d'Orphée | 6:09 min | Orchestral | - |
| 21 | Overture to L'isle déserte | 5:27 min | Orchestral | - |
| 22 | Overture (Sinfonia) in G minor, Op. 1/1 (Callen 1) | 12:30 min | Symphony | - |
| 23 | Overture (Sinfonia) in G major, Op. 1/5 (Callen 5) | 11:27 min | Symphony | - |
| 24 | Overture (Sinfonia) in F major, Op. 1/2 (Callen 2) | 11:38 min | Symphony | - |
| 25 | Overture (Sinfonia) in E flat major, Op. 1/4 (Callen 4) | 8:14 min | Symphony | - |
| 26 | Overture (Sinfonia) in C major, Op. 1/6 (Callen 6) | 5:58 min | Symphony | - |
Albums featuring Franz Ignaz Beck
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Anders Muskens, Franz Ignaz Beck, Johann Christian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolò Jommelli, Carl Stamitz – Army of Generals: The World of the Court Orchestra in Mannheim(CD, ) | 2020 | Etcetera (3) |
| 2 |  |
Norbert Rosseau, Franz Ignaz Beck, Ex Tempore, Florian Heyerick, Mannheimer Hofkapelle – Stabat Mater(CD, ) | 2016 | Stichting Stabat Mater |
| 3 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck, Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon – Symphonies, Op. 2(CD, Stereo) | 2015 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Marek Štilec – Symphonies Op. 4, Nos. 4-6, Op. 3, No. 5(CD, ) | 2014 | Naxos |
| 5 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck, Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon – Symphonies Op. 3, Nos. 1-4(CD, Album) | 2010 | Naxos |
| 6 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck – La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider (2) – Symphonies Op. 4 Nos. 1-3(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2006 | cpo |
| 7 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck, New Zealand Chamber Orchestra, Donald Armstrong – Six Symphonies, Op. 1 | 2005 | Naxos |
| 8 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck – La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider (2) – Symphonies Op. 3 Nos. 1, 2 & 6 • Overture «La Mort D'Orphée»(CD, Album) | 2004 | cpo |
| 9 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck, Michael Schneider (2), La Stagione Frankfurt – Stabat Mater(CD, Album) | 2001 | Koch Schwann |
| 10 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck – La Stagione Frankfurt, Michael Schneider (2) – Symphonies Op.3 Nos 3-5(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1996 | cpo |
| 11 |  |
Franz Ignaz Beck, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward – Symphonies | 1996 | Naxos |
| 12 |  |
Beck, Wagenseil, Gossec - Hermann Scherchen, Ars Viva Orchester Gravesano – Geburt Der Symphonie I | 1961 | Amadeo |
Videos featuring Franz Ignaz Beck
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 1, Callen 7: I. Allegro assai
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 1, Callen 7: I. Allegro assai · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen St
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 1, Callen 7: II. Andante grazioso
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 1, Callen 7: II. Andante grazioso · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirtee
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 1, Callen 7: III. Presto
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 1, Callen 7: III. Presto · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen Strings
Symphony in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 2, Callen 8: I. Allegro moderato
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 2, Callen 8: I. Allegro moderato · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen
Symphony in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 2, Callen 8: II. Andante
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in G Minor, Op. 2 No. 2, Callen 8: II. Andante · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen Strings
Symphony in A Major, Op. 2 No. 3, Callen 9: I. Allegro moderato
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in A Major, Op. 2 No. 3, Callen 9: I. Allegro moderato · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen
Symphony in A Major, Op. 2 No. 3, Callen 9: II. Andantino
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in A Major, Op. 2 No. 3, Callen 9: II. Andantino · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen Strin
Symphony in A Major, Op. 2 No. 3, Callen 9: III. Presto
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in A Major, Op. 2 No. 3, Callen 9: III. Presto · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen Strings
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 4, Callen 10: I. Allegro
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 4, Callen 10: I. Allegro · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen St
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 4, Callen 10: II. Adagio
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 4, Callen 10: II. Adagio · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen St
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 4, Callen 10: III. Presto
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 4, Callen 10: III. Presto · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen S
Symphony in G Major, Op. 2 No. 5, Callen 11: I. Allegro assai
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in G Major, Op. 2 No. 5, Callen 11: I. Allegro assai · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen S
Symphony in G Major, Op. 2 No. 5, Callen 11: II. Andante
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in G Major, Op. 2 No. 5, Callen 11: II. Andante · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen String
Symphony in G Major, Op. 2 No. 5, Callen 11: III. Presto
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in G Major, Op. 2 No. 5, Callen 11: III. Presto · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen String
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 6, Callen 12: I. Allegro
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 6, Callen 12: I. Allegro · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen Strings
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 6, Callen 12: II. Andante
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 6, Callen 12: II. Andante · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen String
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 6, Callen 12: III. Presto
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Symphony in D Major, Op. 2 No. 6, Callen 12: III. Presto · Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra
Beck: 6 Symphonies, Op. 2
℗ 2015 Naxos
Released on: 2015-07-03
Conductor: Kevin Mallon
Orchestra: Thirteen String
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