Short bio Ignaz Holzbauer
Full biography Ignaz Holzbauer
Ignaz Jakob Holzbauer (1711-1783) was an Austrian composer who was part of the Mannheim school, an important group of composers who revolutionized symphonic music in the mid-18th century. Holzbauer was a versatile composer who wrote in many genres, including symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music, as well as music for the cinema.
He was born in Vienna and began his career as a court composer in Mannheim, where he quickly became an important figure among symphonic composers of the Mannheim school , writing some 65 works for orchestra. Holzbauer is also considered one of the pioneers of the classical string quartet, having written a number of works in this genre.
Holzbauer was known for his innovative use of orchestration and harmony, which contributed to the development of the classical style. His music is characterized by lyrical melodies, lively dance rhythms, and expressive harmonies, which were highly influential in the development of the classical style.
In addition to his music, Holzbauer was also known for his writings on music theory and composition, and he was a respected teacher of composition. Holzbauer was a colleague and friend of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was highly influenced by the Mannheim school, and he was an important mentor to many other composers of the time.
Overall, Ignaz Holzbauer was a significant figure in the development of classical music and was an important contributor to the Mannheim school. His music continues to be highly regarded today, and his influence can be heard in the works of many later composers.
Compositions featuring Ignaz Holzbauer
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tod der Dido, singspiel | 53:03 min | Opera | 1779 |
| 2 | Quintet for flute, violin, viola, cello & harpsichord in B flat major | 15:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Symphony in G major | 9:04 min | - | |
| 4 | Symphony in E flat major, Op. 4/3 | 13:36 min | Symphony | - |
| 5 | Symphony in E flat major, Op.3/1 | 21:39 min | - | |
| 6 | Symphony in D minor | 7:21 min | - | |
| 7 | Symphony in D major, Op.3/4 | 17:02 min | - | |
| 8 | Symphony in A major, Op.2/4 | 9:55 min | - | |
| 9 | Quintet in G major for piano, flute, violin, viola & cello | 12:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Concerto for flute & orchestra in D major | 13:43 min | Concerto | - |
| 11 | Quintet for flute, violin, viola, bassoon & harpsichord in G major | Chamber Music | - | |
| 12 | Nocturne No 3 for flute, oboe, violin, viola, bassoon & double-bass in F | Chamber Music | - | |
| 13 | Nocturne No 2 for flute, oboe, violin, viola, bassoon & double-bass in E flat | Chamber Music | - | |
| 14 | Nocturne No 1 for flute, oboe, violin, viola, bassoon & double-bass in C | Chamber Music | - | |
| 15 | Missa in C major, for soloists, choir, orchestra & organ | 36:03 min | Choral | - |
| 16 | Günther von Schwarzburg, Singspiel | 154:26 min | Opera | - |
| 17 | Divertimento à 3 in D major, for flute, violin, double bass and guitar | 13:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Concerto for oboe & orchestra in D minor | 17:22 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Ignaz Holzbauer
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Ignaz Holzbauer - Sandrine Piau, Carmen Fuggiss, Thomas Mohr (2), Markus Schäfer (5), Mitglieder des Kammerchor Stuttgart, Barockorchester Stuttgart, Frieder Bernius – Tod Der Dido (Singspiel In Einem Aufzug)(CD, ) | 2018 | Carus |
| 2 |  |
Mozart / Holzbauer / Pleyel - Kammerorchester Basel, Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli (2), Julia Schröder – Sinfonia Concertante(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2017 | Sony Music |
| 3 |  |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ignaz Holzbauer – Matea Leko, Kurpfälzisches Kammerorchester, Johannes Schlaefli – Matea Leko Piano(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2014 | Ars Produktion |
| 4 |  |
Holzbauer - Kaiser, La Stagione Frankfurt – Flute Concertos(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2009 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Carl Philipp Stamitz, Franz Xaver Richter, Ignaz Holzbauer, Christian Cannabich – Mannheimer Schule = Mannheim School / Concertos + Symphonies(2×CD, Stereo) | 2005 | Profil Edition Günter Hänssler |
| 6 |  |
Ignaz Holzbauer / L'Orfeo Barockorchester, Michi Gaigg – Five Symphonies(CD, Album) | 1999 | cpo |
| 7 |  |
Lebrun • Holzbauer • Winter • Eichner – Kurt Meier (4) • Northern Sinfonia • Howard Griffiths – Oboe Concertos: Premier Recordings(CD, ) | 1998 | Pan Classics |
| 8 |  |
Holzbauer - Camerata Köln – Chamber Works(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1998 | cpo |
| 9 |  |
Concentus Musicus Wien • Nikolaus Harnoncourt – Musik Am Mannheimer Hof = Music At The Court Of Mannheim | 1989 | Telefunken |
| 10 |  |
Ignaz Holzbauer, Das Winterthurer Barock-Quintett, Rudolf Weber (2), Rudolf Frei – Ignaz Holzbauer | 1981 | Jecklin |
| 11 |  |
Stamitz, Holzbauer, Cannabich, Richter – Die Mannheimer Schule = The Mannheim School = L'École De Mannheim(LP, Reissue, Stereo) | 1980 | Archiv Produktion |
| 12 |  |
Graun - Graupner, Holzbauer, Wilfried Engel, Capella Clementina, Helmut Müller-Brühl – Concerti Per Viola(LP) | 1979 | Philips |
| 13 |  |
Fux, Holzbauer, Reutter, Monn, Wagenseil, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Wiener Barockensemble, Theodor Guschlbauer – Concert Pour L'Empereur Au Chateau De Schoenbrunn | 1968 | Erato |
| 14 |  |
Franz Xaver Richter / Christian Cannabich / Carl Stamitz / Ignaz Jakob Holzbauer – Sinfonia Con Fuga G-moll / Symphonia Pastorale F-dur / Orchesterquartett F-dur Op.4 N°4 / Sinfonia G-dur(LP, Mono) | 1960 | Archiv Produktion |
| 15 |  |
Franz Xaver Richter / Christian Cannabich / Carl Stamitz / Ignaz Jakob Holzbauer – Sinfonia Con Fuga G-moll / Symphonia Pastorale F-dur / Orchesterquartett F-dur Op.4 N°4 / Sinfonia G-dur(LP, Mono) | 1960 | Archiv Produktion |
| 16 |  |
Franz Xaver Richter / Christian Cannabich / Carl Stamitz / Ignaz Jakob Holzbauer – Sinfonia Con Fuga G-moll / Symphonia Pastorale F-dur / Orchesterquartett F-dur Op.4 N°4 / Sinfonia G-dur | 1960 | Archiv Produktion |
| 17 |  |
Ignaz Holzbauer, Franz Xaver Richter, Carl Stamitz, Carlos Bruneel, Kamerorkest Sinfonia, Dirk Vermeulen – Vorstelijke Concerti In Mannheim - Concertos At The Court Of Mannheim(CD, ) | - | Eufoda |
| 18 |  |
Cannabich,, Holzbauer,, Richter, Northern Sinfonia Orchestra, Boris Brott – Orchestral Music from the Mannheim School(LP) | - | Mace Records |
Videos featuring Ignaz Holzbauer
Ignaz Holzbauer (1711-1783) - Chamber Works (Camerata Koln, 1998, CPO)
Ignaz Holzbauer (1711-1783)
Chamber Works (Camerata Koln, 1998, CPO)
Ignaz Holzbauer (1711-1783) - Five symphonies (Michi Gaigg)
Ignaz Holzbauer (1711-1783)
Five symphonies (Michi Gaigg)
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