Short bio Paul Burkhard
Full biography Paul Burkhard
Paul Burkhard was a Swiss composer who was born on December 21, 1911, in Zurich, Switzerland, and died on September 6, 1977, in Zell. He was known for his compositions of oratorios, musicals, and operettas. Burkhard was also an actor, and known for his work in Fireworks.
One of Burkhard's most famous works is "O mein Papa," a nostalgic German song that he wrote in 1939 for the musical "Das Feuerwerk." The song became a huge hit, and Burkhard topped the charts in the United States with it. "O mein Papa" has since been covered by many artists and has become a classic in German popular music.
In addition to "O mein Papa," Burkhard composed music for various other productions, including "Der Schwarze Hecht" (The Black Pike), "Gilberte de Courgenay," and "Die kleine Niederdorfoper."
Burkhard's artistic contributions to Swiss music were recognized by the Swiss government, which awarded him the title of "Chefdirigent der Schweizer Truppenkameraden" (Chief Conductor of the Swiss Military Comrades) in 1957.
Overall, Paul Burkhard was a talented composer who left a lasting impact on Swiss music through his memorable compositions.
Compositions featuring Paul Burkhard
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tango for piano | 3:07 min | Keyboard | 1934 |
| 2 | Slow-Fox, foxtrot for piano | 1:28 min | Keyboard | 1930 |
| 3 | Das Feuerwerk | 5:56 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 4 | O mein Papa | 3:52 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | Sieben Stufen des Lebens, begleitet von einer Nachtigall, der Bringerin eines sanften Todes, for clarinet, harp & organ | 24:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Weihnacht muß leise sein, for voice & orchestra (or piano) | 3:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Paul Burkhard
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Vera Kappeler Spielt Paul Burkhard – O Hett I Flügel | 2011 | DRS 2 |
| 2 |  |
Paul Burkhard | Hans Schaeuble - Emmy Hürlimann, Manfred Preis, Martin Suter (5), Paul Burkhard | Nico Kaufmann, Hans Schaeuble – Sieben Stufen Des Lebens, Begleitet Von Einer Nachtigall, Der Bringerin Eines Sanften Todes | Die Rose Und Der Schatten, Op.4 | 2010 | Guild |
| 3 |  |
Paul Burkhard, Claus Martin (2) – Noah | 2008 | Columbia |
| 4 |  |
Paul Burkhard Dirigiert Hans Schaeuble – Hymnus Für Orchester, Op. 29 / Ombra Adorata, Op. 38 / Aspects Et Perspectives, Op. 40(CD, ) | 2008 | Guild Historical |
| 5 |  |
D Zäller Glichnis | 2008 | EMI Music Switzerland AG |
| 6 |  |
Kindermesse I - II(CD, Album) | 2008 | EMI Music Switzerland AG |
| 7 |  |
O Mein Papa...(2×CD, Compilation) | 1997 | EMI |
| 8 |  |
Die Schönsten Lieder Aus Der Zäller Wiehnacht | 1991 | Ex Libris |
| 9 |  |
Jürg Amstein, Emil Sautter, Paul Burkhard – Der Schwarze Hecht | 1989 | Columbia |
| 10 |  |
Paul Burkhard - Liselotte Ebnet, Brigitte Mira, Peter Garden, Gerhard Riedmann – Feuerwerk | 1987 | Eurodisc |
| 11 |  |
De Zäller Josef | 1984 | Columbia |
| 12 |  |
Jürg Amstein, Paul Burkhard – Der Schwarze Hecht(LP, Stereo) | 1981 | Pan (5) |
| 13 |  |
Paul Burkhard Und De Zäller Chind – Die Schönschte Wiehnachtslieder | 1979 | Columbia |
| 14 |  |
O Mein Papa...(2×LP, Compilation) | 1979 | EMI |
| 15 |  |
Die Kleine Niederdorf-Oper – Die Kleine Niederdorf-Oper | 1978 | Ex Libris |
| 16 |  |
Pius Rickenmann, Paul Burkhard – Kindermesse II(LP, Album) | 1976 | FSM Aulos |
| 17 |  |
Paul Burkhard, Michael Longard – Freu Dich Mit Uns, Jona(LP) | 1974 | FSM (2) |
| 18 |  |
Herbert Meier, Paul Burkhard – Ein Schweizerlied - Chant Suisse - Canto Svizzero - Chanzun Svizra(7", 45 RPM, Single) | 1973 | Columbia |
| 19 |  |
D Zäller Ooschtere (Ein Auferstehungsspiel Von Paul Burkhard) | 1972 | Columbia |
| 20 |  |
D Zäller Ooschtere - Die Vier Lieder Aus Dem Auferstehungsspiel(7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo) | 1972 | Verlag Burkhard & Co. |
| 21 |  |
Alli Lieder Us De Zäller Wiehnacht | 1969 | Ex Libris |
| 22 |  |
D Zäller Wiehnacht | 1968 | Columbia |
| 23 |  |
Paul Burkhard, Hans Christian Andersen – Die Schneekönigin(10", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1964 | Columbia |
| 24 |  |
Elfie Mayerhofer, Studio Orchester Beromünster, Paul Burkhard – Frühlingsstimmen(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | 1949 | Decca |
| 25 |  |
Phonetika Pro Arte Plays Paul Burkhard – Concertino Für Guggenmusik(7", 45 RPM, White Label) | - | Not On Label |
| 26 |  |
Ding-Dang-Dinglikon(LP, Stereo) | - | Musikverlag Zell |
| 27 |  |
Debütantinnen-Walzer Für Den Zürcher Presseball / O Mein Papa(7", 45 RPM) | - | Jecklin |
| 28 |  |
Selection From The Show "Oh! My Papa"(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Parlophone |
| 29 |  |
Ponylied Aus Dem Musikalischen Lustspiel: Der Schwarze Hecht(Shellac, 10") | - | Decca |
| 30 |  |
Der Dienstverweigerer Im Gefängnis / Feind A - Feind B(7", 45 RPM) | - | Columbia |
| 31 |  |
Lys Assia , Am Klavier: Paul Burkhard – Lied Der Köchin(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Decca |
| 32 |  |
Lys Assia Mit Dem Studio-Orchester Beromünster Leitung: Paul Burkhard – Ponylied / O Mein Papa(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Decca |
| 33 |  |
Sieben Stufen Des Lebens(LP, Stereo) | - | Burkhard Verlag Zell |
| 34 |  |
Paul Burkhard Und Claus Martin (2) – Noah(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Columbia |
| 35 |  |
Kindermesse(LP) | - | Jecklin-Disco |
| 36 |  |
Paul Burkhard, Richard Flury, Armand Hiebner, Hans Vogt-Basel, Walter Müller von Kulm – Ouvertüre "Der Schuss Von Der Kanzel" / Festouvertüre / Ouvertüre Zu Einer Commedia Dell'arte / Sieben Stücke Für Altsaxophone Und Klavier / Suite Op. 57 Für Vier Bläs | - | Communauté De Travail Pour La Diffusion De La Musique Suisse |
| 37 |  |
Kindermesse + Jugendgottesdienst Zum Thema Liebe(LP, Stereo) | - | EHA Produktion |
| 38 |  |
Das Feuerwerk(LP, Stereo) | - | Eurodisc |
| 39 |  |
Hans Christian Andersen, Paul Burkhard – Die Schneekönigin(LP, 10", Mono) | - | Columbia |
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