Short bio Karl Kohaut
Full biography Karl Kohaut
Karl Kohaut was an Austrian composer and lutenist of Czech descent, born in Vienna in 1726. He was the son of Jakob Karl Kohaut, who was a court musician to Prince Adam von Liechtenstein. Karl Kohaut composed music for various instruments including the lute, violin and double bass. He was a prolific composer, and his works were highly regarded during his time.
Kohaut wrote seven lute concertos , which are considered to be fine examples of this rare genre. He was also known for his highly virtuosic Sonata a liuto solo for the lute. Kohaut's Concerto in D major for double bass is one of the few classical compositions written specifically for the instrument.
Despite his talent , Kohaut is one of the least well-known classical composers today. However, he has been gaining some recognition in recent years, with several performances and recordings of his works being released. Kohaut’s music is characterized by its ornamental melodic lines and expressive harmonies, which are typical of the galant style.
Karl Kohaut passed away in Vienna in 1784 at the age of 58. Despite his contributions to classical music, his music fell into obscurity for some time. Nevertheless, his works have come to be appreciated by modern audiences, and he is now recognized as a significant figure in the development of classical music.
Compositions featuring Karl Kohaut
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concerto for 2 violins & continuo in F major | 8:54 min | Concerto | - |
| 2 | Concerto for contrabass, 2 violins & basso continuo in D major | 10:40 min | Concerto | - |
| 3 | Concerto for lute, 2 violins, viola & basso continuo in B flat major | 14:36 min | Concerto | - |
| 4 | Divertimento in B-flat Major | 12:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Lute Concerto in A Major | 12:02 min | Concerto | - |
| 6 | Lute Concerto in B flat major | 13:07 min | Concerto | - |
| 7 | Lute Concerto in D Major | 14:25 min | Concerto | - |
| 8 | Lute Concerto in F major | 13:29 min | Concerto | - |
| 9 | Menuett & Trio for lute in D major | 4:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sinfonia for 2 violins, viola & basso continuo in F minor | 11:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for lute in D major | 12:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Trietto, for lute, violin & cello in A major | 8:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Trio for lute, vioiln & cello in B flat major | 10:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
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