Short bio Fritz Brun
Full biography Fritz Brun
Fritz Brun (1878-1959) was a Swiss composer known for his tonal and melodious orchestral works. He was a contemporary of other Swiss composers such as Othmar Schoeck and Frank Martin, but Brun's music was more focused on traditional harmonies and melodies.
Brun wrote a variety of musical works, including symphonies, string quartets, and incidental music for plays. In 1897, he received a scholarship to study in Germany with composer Max Reger. Later in his career, he became a professor of music theory at the Zurich Conservatory.
Despite his contributions to the Swiss classical music scene, Brun's reputation faded in the decades following his death in 1959. However, his music has recently seen a resurgence in interest, with several recordings of his complete orchestral works being released.
While Brun may not have been as revolutionary as other contemporary composers of his time, his emphasis on tonality and melody makes his music accessible and enjoyable to listen to for fans of traditional classical music.
Compositions featuring Fritz Brun
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhapsody for orchestra | 10:08 min | Orchestral | 1957 |
| 2 | Divertimento for piano & string orchestra | 13:17 min | Concerto | 1954 |
| 3 | Overture to a Jubilee Celebration, for orchestra | 11:49 min | Chamber Music | 1950 |
| 4 | Symphony No. 9 in F major | 43:21 min | Symphony | 1950 |
| 5 | Piano Concerto in A major | 38:06 min | Concerto | 1946 |
| 6 | Symphonic Prologue, for orchestra | Orchestral | 1944 | |
| 7 | Symphony No. 7 in D major | 40:41 min | Symphony | 1937 |
| 8 | Symphony No. 6 in C major | 33:47 min | Symphony | 1933 |
| 9 | Symphony No. 4 in E major | 47:01 min | Symphony | 1925 |
| 10 | Symphony No. 3 in D minor | 60:56 min | Symphony | 1919 |
| 11 | Symphony No.2 in B flat major | 37:37 min | Symphony | 1910 |
| 12 | Aus dem Buch Hiob, symphonic poem for orchestra | 17:55 min | Orchestral | 1906 |
| 13 | Symphonie No. 1 in B minor | 35:22 min | Symphony | 1902 |
| 14 | Symphony No. 5 in E sharp major | 38:04 min | Symphony | - |
| 15 | Symphony No. 8 in A major, for large orchestra | 55:12 min | Symphony | - |
| 16 | String Quartett No. 3 in F Major | 36:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Symphony No. 10 in B major | 30:24 min | Symphony | - |
| 18 | Variationen über ein eigenes Theme (solo violin, string orchestra) Caspar | 22:17 min | Orchestral | - |
Albums featuring Fritz Brun
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Fritz Brun, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Complete Orchestral Works(11×CD, Compilation, Stereo, Mono, Box Set, ) | 2019 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Fritz Brun — Schoeck, Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, Fodor, Adriano (3) – Symphony No. 8 • Schoeck (orch. Brun) Three Songs(CD, ) | 2016 | Guild |
| 3 |  |
Fritz Brun, Claudius Herrmann, Bernadett Fodor, Bratislava Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Adriano (3) – Cello Concerto / Choral Works / Five Songs(CD, Album) | 2016 | Guild |
| 4 |  |
Fritz Brun — Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Symphony No. 2 • Symphonic Prologue(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2015 | Guild |
| 5 |  |
Fritz Brun — Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Symphony No.4 • Rhapsody(CD, Album) | 2014 | Guild |
| 6 |  |
Fritz Brun — Tomáš Nemec (2), Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Piano Concerto • Divertimento For Piano & Strings • Variations For String Orchestra & Piano(CD, ) | 2014 | Guild |
| 7 |  |
Fritz Brun — Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Symphony No. 1 • Overture To A Jubilee Celebration(CD, ) | 2013 | Guild |
| 8 |  |
Fritz Brun — Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Symphony No. 6 • Symphony No. 7 | 2011 | Guild |
| 9 |  |
Sinfonie Nr.8 in A-Dur • Variationen über ein eigenes Thema für Streichorchester und Klavier(CD, Reissue) | 2009 | Guild Historical |
| 10 |  |
Fritz Brun — Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Symphony No. 5 • Symphony No. 10(CD, ) | 2008 | Guild |
| 11 |  |
Fritz Brun — Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3) – Symphony No. 9 • Aus Dem Buch Hiob(CD, ) | 2006 | Guild |
| 12 |  |
Symphony No. 3 In D Minor(CD, Album) | 2004 | Sterling (2) |
| 13 |  |
AML Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Olaf Henzold, Klaus Thalmann - Richard Wagner, Fritz Brun, Josef Lauber – Musik In Luzern: Richard Wagner In Luzern(CD, Album) | 1994 | Gallo (4) |
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