Short bio Philipp Fahrbach Sr.
Full biography Philipp Fahrbach Sr.
Philipp Fahrbach Sr. (1815-1885) was an Austrian composer and musician who was born in Vienna. He worked in the orchestra of Johann Strauss I in Vienna and later went on to lead his own orchestra. He was a prolific composer who wrote close to 500 works during his lifetime.
Fahrbach Sr.'s compositions are known for their musical complexity and technical skill, and he was particularly interested in exploring the possibilities of wind instruments. He wrote numerous works for wind band, as well as orchestral, chamber, and vocal music. Fahrbach Sr. was also known for his contributions to the development of the galop, a type of quick dance popular in the mid-19th century.
Fahrbach Sr.'s musical legacy was continued by his son, Philipp Fahrbach Jr. (1843-1894), who was also a composer and conductor. Together, the Fahrbach family contributed greatly to the musical scene of Vienna during the 19th century.
Today, Fahrbach Sr.'s music is still performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. His compositions remain an important part of the classical music repertoire and serve as a testament to his skill and creativity as a composer.
Compositions featuring Philipp Fahrbach Sr.
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marsch persanè, Op. 135 | 2:59 min | Orchestral | - |
| 2 | Wiener Weltausstellungs-Marsch, for orchestra, Op. 90 | 3:15 min | Orchestral | - |
| 3 | Wiener gemüt, l'esprit viennois walzer, Op. 144 | 6:57 min | Orchestral | - |
| 4 | Verlobungs-Feierklänge, waltz for orchestra, Op. 153 | 8:45 min | Orchestral | - |
| 5 | Traum der Liebe, waltz for piano, Op. 341 | 7:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Telephon, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 128 | 4:41 min | Orchestral | - |
| 7 | Souvenir à Madrid, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 304 | 4:21 min | Orchestral | - |
| 8 | Sonntagsreiter, polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 339 | 3:03 min | Orchestral | - |
| 9 | Sechsundsechz'ger polka, Op. 82 | 2:37 min | Orchestral | - |
| 10 | Schmachtlocken walzer im ländlerstyle, Op. 111 (attributed) | 7:56 min | Orchestral | - |
| 11 | Reissaus (French Leave), polka, Op. 121 | 1:59 min | Orchestral | - |
| 12 | Pariser Opernball-Tänze, waltz for piano, Op. 147 | 8:54 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Auf urlaub, polka schnell, Op. 66 | 2:43 min | Orchestral | - |
| 14 | Marsch hungarese, Op. 98 | 2:18 min | Orchestral | - |
| 15 | Lilliput-polka, Op. 120 | 2:49 min | Orchestral | - |
| 16 | La Perle du Brésil, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 159 | 3:46 min | Orchestral | - |
| 17 | Komischer Zapfenstreich, Op. 293 | 2:43 min | Orchestral | - |
| 18 | Knall und Fall, waltz for orchestra | 3:07 min | Orchestral | - |
| 19 | Im Kahlenbergerdörfel, Op. 340 | 3:18 min | Orchestral | - |
| 20 | Franz Ferdinand March, for orchestra, Op. 333 | 2:40 min | Orchestral | - |
| 21 | Fluide-Galopp, for orchestra | 2:25 min | Orchestral | - |
| 22 | Columbus, march for orchestra, Op. 332 | 3:03 min | Orchestral | - |
| 23 | Circus, polka schnell for piano, Op. 110 | 2:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Aus Sympathie, polka française for orchestra, Op. 142 | 3:16 min | Orchestral | - |
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