Short bio Hermann Goetz
Birthday:
1840
Died:
1876
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Romantic
Full biography Hermann Goetz
Hermann Gustav Goetz (7 December 1840 – 3 December 1876) was a German composer who left a lasting impression on the Romantic music landscape during his brief but impactful career. He was born in Königsberg, Prussia (now known as Kaliningrad, Russia), and started studying theology and mathematics at the University of Königsberg, but soon found his passion was in music.
Goetz's music was heavily influenced by the Romantic composers of his time, particularly Mendelssohn and Schumann. His most successful and enduring works include his comic opera, based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," and his Piano Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 18. He also composed orchestral works such as his Symphony in F and his overtures to "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Francesca da Rimini."
Goetz was known for his prodigious talent and musical innovation, but sadly, his career was cut short when he contracted tuberculosis and died at the young age of 35. Despite his short life, Goetz made a lasting impact on the Romantic music era and is remembered today as a talented and innovative composer.
Compositions featuring Hermann Goetz
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Taming of the Shrew | Orchestral | 1874 | |
| 2 | Quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello & double bass in C minor, Op. 16 | 25:40 min | Chamber Music | 1874 |
| 3 | Nenie, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 10 | 11:40 min | Choral | 1874 |
| 4 | Symphony in F, Op 9 | 32:53 min | Symphony | 1873 |
| 5 | Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung (The Taming of the Shrew), opera in 4 acts | 104:38 min | Opera | 1873 |
| 6 | Concerto for violin and orchestra in G Major, Op 22 | 17:28 min | Concerto | 1868 |
| 7 | Concerto for piano & orchestra in B flat, Op 18 | 35:22 min | Concerto | 1867 |
| 8 | Piano Quartet in E major, Op. 6 | 37:50 min | Chamber Music | 1867 |
| 9 | Psalm 137, for soprano, chorus & orchestra, Op. 14 | 21:26 min | Choral | 1864 |
| 10 | Waldmärchen, for piano | 14:45 min | Keyboard | 1863 |
| 11 | Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 1 | 38:17 min | Chamber Music | 1863 |
| 12 | Easy Pieces (3) for violin & piano, Op. 2 | 11:48 min | Chamber Music | 1863 |
| 13 | Der Frühling kommt! ("Tut auch das bange Herze dir weh"), for voice & piano, Op. 19/2 | 2:26 min | Vocal Music | 1862 |
| 14 | Ein Frühlingstraum ("Noch liegt der Winter"), for voice & piano, Op. 19/1 | 1:45 min | Vocal Music | 1862 |
| 15 | Scherzo for piano in F major | 6:25 min | Keyboard | 1862 |
| 16 | Fantasie for piano in D minor | 5:37 min | Keyboard | 1861 |
| 17 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major | 19:32 min | Concerto | 1861 |
| 18 | Alwinen-Polka, for piano | 7:08 min | Keyboard | 1859 |
| 19 | Sonata movement for piano in G major | 5:32 min | Keyboard | 1855 |
| 20 | Wandrers Nachtlied ("Der du von Himmel bist"), for voice & piano | 1:25 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | Wandervöglein, for voice & piano, Op. 12/3 | 1:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | Still as the Night, for voice & piano | 3:46 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 23 | Spring Overture for orchestra, Op 15 | 12:13 min | Orchestral | - |
| 24 | Sonatina in F, Op 8/1 | 11:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 25 | Sonatina in E flat, Op 8/2 | 8:46 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Sonata for piano, 4 hands in G minor, Op. 17 | 21:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Schließe mir die Augen beide, for voice & piano, Op. 12/2 | 1:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 28 | Es ist bestimmt in Gottes Rath, for piano | 2:49 min | Keyboard | - |
| 29 | Lose Blätter for piano, Op 7 | 27:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Kommt ein Vogel geflogen, for piano | 0:38 min | Keyboard | - |
| 31 | Genrebilder, Op 13 | 12:56 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 32 | Geheimnis ("Ich flüsterte leis"), for voice & piano, Op. 12/1 | 2:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Francesca Da Rimini, opera | Opera | - |
Albums featuring Hermann Goetz
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Hans Huber (4), Trio Fontane – Klaviertrios(CD, Album) | 2019 | Solo Musica (2) |
| 2 |  |
Andrea Kauten, Savaria Symphony Orchestra, Ádám Medvecki, Hermann Goetz, Johannes Brahms – Klavierkonzerte(2×CD, Album) | 2018 | Solo Musica (2) |
| 3 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Davide Cabassi, Magdeburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Kimbo Ishii – Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 2; Spring Overture(CD, Album) | 2016 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Johannes Brahms, Hermann Goetz, Clara Schumann, Piano Duo, Adrienne Soós, Ivo Haag – Symphony No. 2; Sonata; March(CD, Album) | 2015 | Telos Music |
| 5 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Christof Keymer – Complete Piano Works(2×CD, Album) | 2014 | cpo |
| 6 |  |
Schubert, Goetz, Quintetto Bottesini – Quintetto Per Pianoforte E Archi D 667 "La Trota" - Quintetto Per Pianoforte E Archi Op. 16(CD, Album) | 2010 | Amadeus |
| 7 |  |
Goetz, Wieniawski, Hamish Milne, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Michał Dworzynski – Piano Concerto In B Flat, Op 18 / Piano Concerto In G Minor, Op 20(CD, Album) | 2010 | Hyperion |
| 8 |  |
Edvard Grieg, Max Bruch, Hermann Goetz, Robert Volkmann - Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Carl Schuricht – Overture »Im Herbst« Op. 11, Concerto For Violin & Orchestra No. 1 Op. 26, Concerto For Violin & Orchestra Op. 22, Overture »Richard III« | 2005 | Hänssler Classic |
| 9 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen, Kirsten Johnson (4) – Piano Music(CD, Album) | 2005 | Guild |
| 10 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Pro Arte Piano Quartet With Paul Marrion – Piano Quartet/Quintet | 2003 | ASV Digital |
| 11 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Gottfried Schneider · Volker Banfield · NDR-Chor · Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR · Werner Andreas Albert – Orchestral Works • Concertos(3×CD, Album) | 2002 | cpo |
| 12 |  |
Goetz, Kiel, Abegg Trio – Klaviertrios - Romantic Piano Trios Vol. 2(CD, Album) | 2000 | Tacet |
| 13 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Stephanie Stiller, NDR Chor, Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR, Werner Andreas Albert – Nenie • Psalm 137(CD, Album) | 1996 | cpo |
| 14 |  |
Georg Wilhelm Rauchenecker, Hermann Goetz – String Quartet No. 1, C Minor / String Quartet B Flat Major(CD, ) | 1996 | Jecklin Edition |
| 15 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Volker Banfield, Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR, Werner Andreas Albert – Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2(CD, Album) | 1995 | cpo |
| 16 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Adrian Ruiz (2) – Hermann Goetz: The Complete Works For Solo Piano(CD, Stereo) | 1994 | Genesis |
| 17 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Gottfried Schneider, Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR, Werner Andreas Albert – Symphony Op. 9 • Violin Concerto Op. 22 • Overture »Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung«(CD, Album) | 1993 | cpo |
| 18 |  |
Christian Sinding / Hermann Goetz – Piano Concerto In D-Flat Major / Piano Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Major, Op. 18(CD, Stereo, CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1992 | VOX/Turnabout |
| 19 |  |
Medtner, Goetz, Balakirev, Sinding, Lyapunov, Michael Ponti, Roland Keller – The Romantic Piano Concerto Volume 5(2×CD, ) | 1992 | VoxBox |
| 20 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Edouard Van Remoortel, Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Monte-Carlo – The Complete Orchestral Works(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1991 | Genesis |
| 21 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Göbel-Trio Berlin – Piano - Chamber Music | 1990 | cpo |
| 22 |  |
Tony Lenti, Mary Ann Lenti, Busoni, Casella, Respighi, Goetz – Forgotten Piano Duets Vol. 1(CD, ) | 1989 | aca Digital Recording, Inc. |
| 23 |  |
Abegg Trio - Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Goetz, Ravel – Auszüge Aus Klaviertrios von Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Goetz, Ravel(CD, Compilation, Promo, Stereo) | 1988 | Intercord |
| 24 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Friedrich Kiel, Abegg Trio – Klaviertrios | 1987 | Ex Libris |
| 25 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Annelies Kupper, Marcel Cordes, Gottlob Frick, Waldemar Kmentt, Elisabeth Lindermeier, Benno Kusche, Orchester Und Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Joseph Keilberth – Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung | 1985 | Gala (8) |
| 26 |  |
Complete Chamber Works(2×LP) | 1975 | Genesis |
| 27 |  |
Goetz - Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg ; Pierre Cao / Bronsart - Westphalian Symphony Orchestra, Recklinghausen ; Richard Kapp, Michael Ponti – Piano Concerto In B-Flat Major, Op. 18 / Piano Concerto In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 10 | 1974 | Candide |
| 28 |  |
Hermann Goetz - Edouard Van Remoortel, Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Monte-Carlo – The Complete Orchestral Works(LP) | 1972 | Genesis |
| 29 |  |
Hermann Goetz / Othmar Schoeck – Piano Concerto, Op. 18 / "Sommernacht," Pastorales Intermezzo For String Orchestra, Op. 58 | 1971 | Genesis |
| 30 |  |
Die Kammermusiker Zürich, Michael Haydn, Hermann Goetz – Quintett In C-Dur Op. 88 / Quintett In C-Moll(LP) | - | Pelca |
| 31 |  |
Mendelssohn, Schumann, Volkmann, Goetz - Liselotte Gierth, Gerd Lohmeyer – Romantische Klaviermusik Zu Vier Händen(LP, Stereo) | - | EMI Electrola |
| 32 |  |
Die Kammermusiker Zürich, Michael Haydn, Hermann Goetz, Bohuslav Martinů – Drei Quintette(CD, ) | - | Not On Label |
| 33 |  |
Hermann Goetz, Adrian Ruiz (2) – Hermann Goetz: The Complete Works For Solo Piano(LP, Stereo) | - | Genesis |
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