Short bio Friedrich Kalkbrenner
Full biography Friedrich Kalkbrenner
Friedrich Kalkbrenner was a German pianist and composer who lived from 1785 to 1849. He was known for his virtuosic abilities on the piano and was regarded as one of the most prominent pianists and composers of his time.
Kalkbrenner began his music studies at a young age and was already performing in public concerts by the age of six. He went on to study with several renowned musicians including Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Muzio Clementi.
Throughout his career, Kalkbrenner became famous for his grand concerts, which were often held in the largest concert halls of Europe. He was also known for his innovative compositions, which often featured virtuosic piano parts and used unique harmonic and melodic elements.
Kalkbrenner's music was highly regarded and appreciated by many, including notable composers of his time such as Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt. His compositions ranged from solo piano works, chamber music, and even operas.
In addition to his musical career, Kalkbrenner was also an accomplished piano teacher, and his students went on to have successful careers in music, including English pianist Arabella Goddard.
Despite his success as a musician, Kalkbrenner's life was marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of two of his children. He passed away in 1849 at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most innovative and influential composers and pianists of his time.
Compositions featuring Friedrich Kalkbrenner
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piano Concerto No. 4 in A flat major, Op. 127 | 28:18 min | Concerto | 1835 |
| 2 | Septet for oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, cello, double bass & piano in A major, Op. 132 | 29:16 min | Chamber Music | 1832 |
| 3 | Adagio ed Allegro di bravura, for piano & orchestra, Op. 102 | 11:10 min | Concerto | 1830 |
| 4 | Piano Concerto No. 3 in A minor, Op. 107 | 24:19 min | Concerto | 1829 |
| 5 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 85 | 33:07 min | Concerto | 1826 |
| 6 | Fantasy on the Scottish Air 'We're A' Noddin', for piano, Op. 60 | 11:35 min | Keyboard | 1823 |
| 7 | Grand Duo for flute (or violin or cello) & piano, Op. 63 | 24:00 min | Chamber Music | 1823 |
| 8 | Variations for piano on the Post Mazurka by Chopin | 11:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Variation on a Waltz by Diabelli (v. 18) | 1:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Sonata in B flat major, Op 39 | 20:57 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 11 | Sextet for 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass & piano in G major, Op. 58 | 32:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Quintet for clarinet, horn, cello, double bass & piano in A minor, Op. 81 | 28:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Piano Sonata in G minor, Op. 4/1 | 24:41 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Piano Sonata in G major, Op. 1/3 | 19:35 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Piano Sonata in C major, Op. 4/2 | 26:56 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Piano Sonata in C major, Op. 1/2 | 22:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Piano Sonata in A minor, Op. 4/3 | 26:54 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 61 | 28:44 min | Concerto | - |
| 19 | Nocturnes (2) for piano, Op. 121 | 8:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 20 | Nocturne for piano in A flat major (Les Soupirs de la Harpe Eolienne), Op. 121/1 | 4:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 21 | Le rêve, for piano & orchestra, Op. 113 | 10:43 min | Concerto | - |
| 22 | Grand Duo, for harp & piano in F major, Op. 82 | 20:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Four Voice Fugue, for piano, left hand | 1:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Fantasia for the Piano on Beethoven's Celebrated Waltz, Op. 118 (after Beethoven's "Sehnsuchtswalzer", WoO 14/1) | 8:20 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Friedrich Kalkbrenner
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Kalkbrenner, Tyler Hay – Kalkbrenner: 25 Grandes Etudes de Style Et de Perfectionnement, Op.143(CD, Album) | 2019 | Piano Classics (2) |
| 2 |  |
Schumann, Herz, Hiller, Kalkbrenner, Howard Shelley, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – Piano Concerto & Works By Hiller, Herz & Kalkbrenner(CD, Album) | 2019 | Hyperion |
| 3 |  |
Friedrich Kalkbrenner, Luigi Gerosa – 3 Piano Sonatas Op.4(CD, Album) | 2015 | Dynamic (4) |
| 4 |  |
Friedrich Kalkbrenner - Linos Ensemble – Sextet, Septet, Piano Fantasy(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2014 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Friedrich Kalkbrenner, Luigi Gerosa – 3 Piano Sonatas Op.1(CD, Album) | 2013 | Dynamic (4) |
| 6 |  |
Kalkbrenner, Howard Shelley, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – Piano Concerto No 2, Op 85 / Piano Concerto No 3, Op 107 / Adagio & Allegro Di Bravura, Op 102 (First Recordings)(CD, Album) | 2012 | Hyperion |
| 7 |  |
Beethoven, Czerny, Hummel, Kalkbrenner, Liszt, Moscheles, Sechter, Diabelli, Pixis, Erzherzog Rudolf, Tomášek, Schubert, Voříšek - Jan Michiels – Diabelli Variations(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2006 | Audiomax |
| 8 |  |
Kalkbrenner, Howard Shelley, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – Piano Concerto No 1, Op 61 / Piano Concerto No 4, Op 127(CD, Album) | 2006 | Hyperion |
| 9 |  |
Friedrich Kalkbrenner - Michael Krücker – Romantische Klaviermusik = Romantic Piano Pieces(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | New Classical Adventure |
| 10 |  |
Frédéric Kalkbrenner, Claudius Tanski – Grand Septuor Op. 132 / Grand Quintetto Op. 81(CD, Album) | 1998 | MDG |
| 11 |  |
Chopin • Hiller • Henselt • Hummel • Kalkbrenner, Michael Ponti, Hans Kann, Jerome Rose – The Romantic Piano Concerto Volume 1(2×CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1992 | VoxBox |
| 12 |  |
Liszt, Thalberg, Czerny, Chopin, Kalkbrenner, Pixis, Stadler, Mozart, Moscheles, Hummel, Schubert, Evelyne Dubourg – Variations de Bravoure / Hexameron / Diabelle-Variationen(LP) | 1986 | Capriccio (2) |
| 13 |  |
Kalkbrenner / Hummel, Hans Kann, Hamburg Symphony, Heribert Beissel – Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 61 / Grand Piano Concerto "Les Adieux", Op. 110(Cassette, ) | 1984 | VOX/Turnabout |
| 14 |  |
Moscheles / Kalkbrenner, Mary Louise Boehm – Concerto For Piano And Five Strings / "Effusio Musica" Grande Fantaisie(LP) | 1978 | VOX/Turnabout |
| 15 |  |
Kalkbrenner / Hummel - Hans Kann, Hamburg Symphony, Heribert Beissel – Piano Concerto No. 1 / Grand Piano Concerto "Les Adieux" | 1974 | Turnabout |
| 16 |  |
Kalkbrenner / Spohr – Quintet For Clarinet, Horn, Cello, Double Bass & Piano / Quintet For Flute, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon And Piano(LP) | 1972 | Turnabout |
| 17 |  |
Marisa Tanzini – C. Czerny / J. B. Cramer / F. Kalkbrenner – I Preromantici(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1972 | Joker (2) |
| 18 |  |
Sigismund Thalberg / Friedrich Kalkbrenner - Adrian Ruiz (2) – Grande Sonate Op. 56 In C Minor / Grande Sonate Brillante Op. 177 In A Flat(LP) | 1972 | Genesis |
| 19 |  |
Kalkbrenner / Spohr – Quintet For Clarinet, Horn, Cello, Double Bass & Piano / Quintet For Flute, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon And Piano | 1972 | Turnabout |
Videos featuring Friedrich Kalkbrenner
Clara Schumann - Piano Concerto & works - Howard Shelley, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Available from Hyperion Records (Downloads - mp3, ALAC, FLAC / CD) https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68240&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtube-taster
Get on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/schumann-c-piano-
Clara Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7
- Composer: Clara Josephine Schumann {born: Wieck} (13 September 1819 -- 20 May 1896)
- Orchestra: Alma Mahler Sinfonietta
- Conductor: Stefania Rinaldi
- Soloist: Francesco Nicolosi
- Year of recording: 2004
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7, written in
Ferdinand Hiller: Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra Op.113, Jerome Rose (piano)
Ferdinand Hiller - Konzertstück for Piano & Orchestra, Op. 113, Jerome Rose (piano), Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Pierre Cao (conductor)
1.Alla Marcia. Allegro Energico Con Fuoco - 00:00 --
2.Andante Religioso, Ma Con Moto – 09:43 --
3.Allegro – 14:
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