Short bio Martin Scherber
Full biography Martin Scherber
Martin Scherber was a German composer born on January 16 , 1907, who passed away on January 10, 1974. He is renowned for his compositions, particularly his symphonies. Scherber called himself a symphonist and viewed his work as a continuation of the great symphonic tradition that existed before him. His compositions were characterized by the use of traditional harmonic language and a dense and complex texture.
Throughout his career, Scherber composed a total of nine symphonies, as well as chamber music, vocal music, and other orchestral works. His work was highly regarded by several prominent musicians of the time, including the conductor Adriano, who recorded Scherber's First Symphony.
Despite the quality of his works and the recognition he received from his contemporaries, Scherber's music is not as well-known as that of other composers of his era. However, his legacy lives on, and his music continues to be performed by orchestras around the world. Overall, Martin Scherber's contributions to the classical music world have earned him an important place in the history of music composition.
Compositions featuring Martin Scherber
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Symphony No. 3 in B minor | 53:42 min | Symphony | 1952 |
| 2 | So schön war jene Stunde, song for voice & piano | 1:02 min | Vocal Music | 1950 |
| 3 | So schön war jene Stunde, song for voice & piano | 1:02 min | Vocal Music | 1950 |
| 4 | Lieder (2), for voice & piano | 5:40 min | Vocal Music | 1946 |
| 5 | Symphony No. 1 in D minor | 28:06 min | Symphony | 1938 |
| 6 | Kleiner Kinderliederzyklus, for voice & piano | 7:02 min | Vocal Music | 1937 |
| 7 | Lieder (3) for voice & piano | 5:31 min | Vocal Music | 1937 |
| 8 | Goethelieder (7), for voice & piano | 12:32 min | Vocal Music | 1930 |
| 9 | Großer Kinderliederzyklus, for voice, violin & piano | 10:46 min | Vocal Music | 1930 |
Albums featuring Martin Scherber
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Martin Scherber, Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, Adriano (3), Thomas Heyer (2), Lars Jönsson (2) And Hedayet Djeddikar, Laura Cromm – Erste Symphonie; Goethelieder - Kinderlieder - 6 Lieder(CD, Album) | 2017 | Sterling (2) |
| 2 |  |
Martin Scherber, Russian Philharmonic Orchestra Moscow, Samuel Friedmann – Symphony No. 2 In B Minor (1951-52)(CD, Album) | 2010 | Am@do Classics |
| 3 |  |
Martin Scherber, Elmar Lampson, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz – Symphony No. 3(CD, ) | 2001 | Col Legno |
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