Short bio Joseph Leopold Eybler
Full biography Joseph Leopold Eybler
Joseph Leopold Eybler was an Austrian classical composer, born in Schwechat near Vienna on February 8, 1765, and died in Vienna on July 24, 1846. He was a contemporary of another famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and both of them were pupils of Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, a prominent Austrian musician. Despite being considered a gifted composer, Eybler was relatively unknown during his lifetime and his works were largely forgotten after his death until they were rediscovered in the 20th century.
Eybler wrote symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and choral works, among other genres. His style was characterized by a traditional and conservative approach to harmony and form. He was known for his attention to detail and his ability to create complex and intricate musical textures, as well as his use of dramatic contrasts. He was also known for his ability to write custom-made compositions tailored to the specific needs and preferences of his clients.
Eybler is perhaps best known for his association with Mozart. He was a close friend of Mozart, and the two composers corresponded frequently. Eybler even assisted Mozart in the completion of his Requiem in D minor, which Mozart left unfinished at the time of his death. Eybler is believed to have completed some of the orchestration and vocal parts of the Requiem, although his contribution remains a matter of debate among music historians.
Joseph Leopold Eybler's reputation as a composer is steadily growing in the 21st century, and his music is being recorded and performed more frequently. While he may not be as well-known as Mozart or Beethoven, his contribution to classical music is not to be overlooked. His works showcase a deep understanding of the classical tradition and a talent for creating beautiful and engaging music.
Compositions featuring Joseph Leopold Eybler
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magna et mirabilia, offertory for chorus, organ & orchestra in B flat major, IHV 108 | 2:52 min | Choral | 1828 |
| 2 | Divirtimento for Shrove Tuesday, for orchestra | 11:58 min | Orchestral | 1805 |
| 3 | La Follia di Spagna, for orchestra (after Corelli's Violin Sonata, Op. 5/12 "La Follia") | 11:22 min | Orchestral | 1802 |
| 4 | String Trio in C major, Op. 2 | 28:05 min | Chamber Music | 1798 |
| 5 | Concerto for clarinet & orchestra in B flat | 24:05 min | Concerto | 1798 |
| 6 | String Quartets (3), Op. 1 | 70:08 min | Chamber Music | 1787 |
| 7 | Polonaise | 2:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Tui sunt coeli, offertory for chorus & orchestra in C major, HV 78 | 3:55 min | Choral | - |
| 9 | Terra tremuit, offertory for chorus & orchestra, HV 85 | 4:04 min | Choral | - |
| 10 | Symphony No. 2 in D minor | 27:07 min | Symphony | - |
| 11 | Symphony No. 1 in C major | 23:36 min | Symphony | - |
| 12 | String Quintet for violin, 2 violas, cello & double bass in B flat major, Op. 6/2 (HV 188) | 33:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | String Quintet for violin, 2 violas, cello & double bass in A major, Op. 6/1 (HV 187) | 34:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | String Quintet for 2 violins, viola, cello & double bass in D major | 42:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Reges Tharsis, offertory for chorus & orchestra | 4:39 min | Choral | - |
| 16 | Overture, for orchestra | 7:03 min | Orchestral | - |
| 17 | Omnes de Saba Venient for tenor, chorus & orchestra | 4:20 min | Choral | - |
| 18 | Jubilate Deo omnis terra, offertory | 3:11 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Dies sanctificatus, gradual for chorus & orchestra, HV 61 | 4:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Die vier letzten Dinge, Oratorio in 3 parts | 107:53 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | Die Hirten bei der Krippe zu Bethlehem (Christmas Oratorio), HV 138 | 70:00 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Joseph Leopold Eybler
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Joseph Eybler, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nicola Mills, Maaike Poorthuis, Robert Luts, Harry van der Kamp, Capella Brabant, Concerto Barocco, Marc Versteeg (2) – Bosch Requiem 2011(DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, Stereo) | 2013 | AMR Productions |
| 2 |  |
Eybler • Mozart • Salieri • M. Haydn • Herbeck • Fux • Hummel • Randhartinger • Schubert • Bruckner • WDR Rundfunkchor Köln • WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln – Musik Der Wiener Hofkapelle = Music of The Viennese Court Chapel(Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Multichanne | 2013 | Crystal Classics |
| 3 |  |
Salieri • Mozart • Fux • Eybler • Schubert • M. Haydn • Randhartinger − WDR Rundfunkchor Köln • WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln, Helmuth Froschauer – Musik Der Wiener Hofkapelle = Music Of The Viennese Court Chapel(CD, ) | 2008 | Phoenix Edition |
| 4 |  |
Joseph Leopold Eybler, Eybler Quartet – String Quartets Op. 1, No. 1-3(CD, ) | 2006 | Analekta |
| 5 |  |
Joseph Eybler – L'Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, Michael Hofstetter (2) – Symphonies 1 & 2 • Overture | 2005 | cpo |
| 6 |  |
Joseph Eybler, Scholl, Schäfer, Kooij, Rheinische Kantorei, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max – Die Vier Letzten Dinge(2×CD, Album) | 2005 | cpo |
| 7 |  |
Joseph Eybler • Ignace Pleyel – Belvedere Trio Wien : Vilmos Szabadi • Elmar Landerer • Robert Nagy (3) – String Trios(CD, Album) | 2004 | Hungaroton Classic |
| 8 |  |
Joseph Eybler – Ritterbusch · Hoffmann-Mucher · Berne · Draijer · Alsfelder Vokalensemble · Bremer Domchor · I Febiarmonici · Wolfgang Helbich – Christmas Oratorio(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1999 | cpo |
| 9 |  |
Mozart, J.L. Eybler, F.X. Süssmayr, Dieter Klöcker, English Chamber Orchestra, Wolf-Dieter Hauschild – Klarinettenkonzerte(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1994 | Novalis |
| 10 |  |
Joseph Eybler - Schlick, Assenheimer, Van Berne, van der Kamp, Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Steintor Barock, Wolfgang Helbich – Requiem | 1993 | cpo |
| 11 |  |
Franz Schubert / Josef Eybler, Die Wiener Sängerknaben, Das Wiener Konzerthaus-Kammerorchester, Ferdinand Großmann – Messe In G-dur / Omnes De Saba Venient(LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono) | 1959 | Bertelsmann Schallplattenring |
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