Short bio Hans Rott
Full biography Hans Rott
Hans Rott was an Austrian composer who lived from August 1, 1858 to June 25, 1884. He is considered one of the most promising composers of his generation, despite the fact that he died young and relatively unknown.
Rott's music was heavily influenced by his interest in Richard Wagner's music, and he also drew inspiration from other Romantic composers such as Brahms and Bruckner. He wrote several pieces during his short career, and his most famous work is his Symphony in E Major.
Rott struggled with mental illness throughout his life, which affected both his personal and professional life. He was also plagued by financial difficulties, and he died in poverty at the age of 25.
Despite his struggles, Rott was recognized as a talented and innovative composer by his contemporaries, including Gustav Mahler, who praised him as a "genius." However, Rott's music was largely forgotten after his death, and it was not until the 20th century that his compositions began to receive renewed attention.
Today, Rott is remembered as a composer who made significant contributions to the Romantic movement in music, and as a tragic figure who died before his potential could be fully realized.
Compositions featuring Hans Rott
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinfoniesatz, in E major | 9:04 min | Symphony | 1878 |
| 2 | Symphony No. 1 in E major | 56:34 min | Symphony | 1878 |
| 3 | A Prelude to Julius Caesar, for orchestra | 7:36 min | Orchestral | 1877 |
| 4 | Pastoral Overture | 15:11 min | Orchestral | 1877 |
| 5 | Das Abendglöcklein (The Evening Bell), for voice & piano | 3:46 min | Vocal Music | 1876 |
| 6 | Orchestra Prelude in E major | 3:41 min | Orchestral | 1876 |
| 7 | Symphony for string orchestra in A flat major | 14:29 min | Symphony | 1874 |
| 8 | Balde Ruhest du Auch!, Lieder-Reise for baritone & orchestra | 22:45 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | String Quartet in C minor (Nowak No. 44) | 33:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Hans Rott
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Hans Rott, Mahler, Bruckner, Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša – Hans Rott: Symphony No. 1 / Mahler: Blumine / Bruckner: Symphonisches Präludium | 2022 | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2 |  |
Hans Rott, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Christopher Ward (9) – Orchestral Works ∙ Vol. 2 (Symphony No. 1 ∙ Symphony For Strings ∙ Symphonic Movement)(CD, ) | 2021 | Capriccio (2) |
| 3 |  |
Hans Rott, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Christopher Ward (9) – Orchestral Works ∙ Vol. 1 (Hamlet Overture ∙ Pastoral Prelude ∙ Prelude To 'Julius Cäsar' ∙ Orchestral Suites)(CD, ) | 2020 | Capriccio (2) |
| 4 |  |
Hans Rott, Michael Volle, Münchner Symphoniker, Hansjörg Albrecht, Enjott Schneider – Wege zu Gustav Mahler(CD, Album) | 2013 | Oehms Classics |
| 5 |  |
Hans Rott, Paavo Järvi, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra – Sinfonie Nr. I E-Dur - Suite Für Orchester B-Dur(CD, ) | 2012 | Sony Music |
| 6 |  |
Hans Rott, Philharmonisches Orchester Des Staatstheaters Mainz, Enrico Delamboye, Mainzer Streichquartett – Symphony For String Orchestra / String Quartet | 2005 | Acousence Classics |
| 7 |  |
Hans Rott - Münchner Rundfunkorchester / Sebastian Weigle – Symphony No. 1 Orchestral Works | 2004 | Arte Nova Classics |
| 8 |  |
Hans Rott, Das Philharmonische Orchester des Staatstheaters Mainz, Catherine Rückwardt – Sinfonie Nr.1 E-Dur | 2004 | Acousence Classics |
| 9 |  |
Gustav Mahler, Schumann, Wagner, Rott, Shostakovich, Schwertsik, Mendelssohn – Gustav Mahler Musikwochen In Toblach (Settimane Musicali Dobbiaco)(3×CD, Compilation) | 2004 | Real Sound (2) |
| 10 |  |
Hans Rott, Orchestre National De Montpellier, Friedemann Layer – Symphonie En Mi Majeur(CD, Album) | 2003 | Naïve |
| 11 |  |
Hans Rott - Radio Symphonieorchester Wien, Dennis Russell Davies – Symphony - Pastorales Vorspiel(CD, Album) | 2002 | cpo |
| 12 |  |
Hans Rott, Radio Filharmonisch Orkest, Jac van Steen – Hans Rott: Symfonie in E(CD, Album) | 1997 | Avro |
| 13 |  |
Hans Rott, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam – Hans Rott: Symphony In E Major(CD, ) | 1993 | BIS |
| 14 |  |
Hans Rott - Cincinnati Philharmonia Orchestra / Gerhard Samuel – Symphony In E Major | 1989 | Hyperion |
| 15 |  |
Anton Bruckner & Hans Rott - The Israel String Quartet – String Quartets(CD, Stereo) | - | Quintone |
Videos featuring Hans Rott
Hans Rott - Orchestral Prelude in E Major.
This short orchestral Prelude was composed by Hans Rott in 1876 before he began working on his symphony.
Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Sebastian Weigle
I do not own this music
Rott - Symphony No. 1 In E Major
Radio Symphonieorchester Wien - Dennis Russell Davies, conductor
For information and analysis of this work visit http://muswrite.blogspot.com/2013/12/rott-symphony-no-1-in-e-major.html
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Hans Rott - Overture Julius Caesar
Hans Rott composed this Overture to Julius Caesar from 10 to 30 april 1877, when he was 19 years old. The influence of Wagner is undeniable, however Rott's personality overcomes it in a search for selfexpression. Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Sebastian Wei
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