Short bio Ignaz Lachner
Full biography Ignaz Lachner
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) was a German composer and musician born in Rain, Bavaria, Germany. He was part of a musical family, with his brothers Franz and Vinzenz also becoming composers. Ignaz Lachner was known for his chamber music and operas, but also composed symphonies, concertos, and other pieces.
Lachner received musical training from his father and from other notable composers of the time, including Simon Sechter and Ignaz von Seyfried. He later worked as a music director and conductor in various cities throughout Europe, including Vienna, Stuttgart, and Munich.
Lachner's music was known for its lyricism and harmonic richness, and he was highly regarded by his contemporaries. However, his music eventually fell out of favor and he is now considered a somewhat overlooked composer of the Romantic era.
Some of Lachner's notable works include his six piano trios, his String Quartet for Four Violins, Op.107, and his opera "Clementia und Heinrich von Meissen." Additionally, he made transcriptions of some of Mozart's piano concertos, which are still performed today.
Lachner's legacy continues today, with some of his music being recorded and performed by contemporary musicians. While he may not be as well-known as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the world of music are appreciated and valued by those in the field.
Compositions featuring Ignaz Lachner
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concertino for corno, bassoon & orchestra in E flat major | 18:05 min | Concerto | 1850 |
| 2 | String Quartet in G major, Op. 51 | 48:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Trio for violin, viola and piano, in G major, Op.58 | 26:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Trio for violin, viola & piano, in G major, Op.45 | 33:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Trio for violin, viola & piano, in E flat major, Op.102 | 17:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Trio for violin, viola & piano, in C major, Op.103 | 19:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Trio for violin, viola & piano Op. 77 ("Die gute alte Zeit") | 8:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Trio for violin, viola & piano in B flat major, Op.37 | 29:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Trio for violin, viola & p iano, in D minor, Op.89 | 19:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | String Quartet in G major, Op. 104 | 17:20 min | - | |
| 11 | String Quartet in F major, Op. 43 | 38:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | String Quartet in C major, Op. 54 | 36:23 min | - | |
| 13 | String Quartet in B flat major, Op. posth. | 25:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | String Quartet in A minor, Op. 105 | 16:40 min | - | |
| 15 | String Quartet in A major, Op 74 | 33:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Notturno for bassoon & piano in F major, Op. 83 | 4:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Der Ungenannten, for voice, horn & piano | 2:50 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Concertino for oboe & orchestra | 21:17 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Ignaz Lachner
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Mozart, Ignaz Lachner, Didier Castell-Jacomin, Vienna Chamber Symphony Quintet – Piano Concertos Nos.. 8 & 23 (arr. Lachner)(CD, Album) | 2019 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Ignaz Lachner, Rodin Quartett – Streichquartette Vol.4(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2002 | Amati |
| 3 |  |
Ignaz Lachner, Rodin Quartett – Streichquartette Vol.3(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1998 | Amati |
| 4 |  |
Ignaz Lachner, Rodin Quartett – Streichquartette Vol.2(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1998 | Amati |
| 5 |  |
Ignaz Lachner, Rodin Quartett – Streichquartette Vol.1(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1996 | Amati |
| 6 |  |
Ignaz Lachner , Text Von Eduard Mörike – Die Regenbrüder(2×CD, Album) | 1993 | Herbstliche Musiktage Bad Urach |
| 7 |  |
I. Lachner / F. Schubert – Kammermusikalische Kostbarkeiten(LP) | - | Not On Label |
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