Short bio Siegfried Kohler
Full biography Siegfried Kohler
Siegfried Kohler was a German composer born on March 2, 1927, and died on July 14, 1984. He composed music in various genres, including opera, ballet, and chamber music. Kohler's music often featured elements of romanticism and modernism, creating a unique sound that set him apart from other contemporary composers.
One of Kohler's most notable works is his opera "Tausend Sterne sind ein Dom" ("A Thousand Stars Are a Cathedral"), which was premiered in 1965. The opera tells the story of two lovers who are separated by societal barriers and brought together by a transcendental experience.
In addition to his work as a composer, Kohler also served as a conductor and worked with a number of orchestras in Germany, including the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz. Kohler was known for his interpretation of romantic music, particularly that of Richard Wagner.
While Kohler did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his music continues to be performed and appreciated by those familiar with his work.
Compositions featuring Siegfried Kohler
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonata for horn & piano, Op. 32 | 11:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 2 | Tausend Sterne sind ein Dom, for chorus & orchestra | 2:06 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Siegfried Kohler
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Friedrich Gernsheim, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Siegfried Köhler (2) – Symphonies Nos. 1–4 | 1999 | Arte Nova Classics |
| 2 |  |
Oscar Straus, Kölner Rundfunkchor, Kölner Rundfunkorchester, Siegfried Köhler (2) – Die lustigen Nibelungen | 1996 | Capriccio (2) |
| 3 |  |
Richard Strauss, Britt-Marie Aruhn, Royal Orchestra Stockholm, Siegfried Köhler (2), Viktor Åslund – Vier Letzte Lieder(CD, Album) | 1995 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 4 |  |
Tchaikovsky – Philharmonia Slavonica Cond.: Alberto Lizzio, Symphonic Orchestra Bamberg Cond.: Janos Fuerst, Philharmonic Orchestra Stuttgart Cond.: Siegfried Köhler (2) – Swan Lake Tchaikovsky | 1993 | Madacy |
| 5 |  |
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger / Anne Sofie Von Otter, Mats Zetterqvist, Radiosymfonikerna, Siegfried Köhler – Same-Ätnam / Gullebarns Vaggsånger / Romans för Violin och Orkester(CD, ) | 1992 | Musica Sveciae |
| 6 |  |
Szymanowski - Fredell Lack, Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Siegfried Köhler (2), Albert Hirsh – Violin Concerto No. 2 Op. 61 / Violin Sonata Op. 9(LP) | 1984 | Vox Cum Laude |
| 7 |  |
Shostakovich - Fredell Lack, Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Siegfried Köhler (2) – Violin Concerto No. 1 In A Op. 99 | 1981 | Vox Cum Laude |
| 8 |  |
Weber, Roland Keller, Berlin Symphony, Siegfried Köhler (2) – Pianoconcertos Nos 1 & 2 | 1980 | Turnabout |
| 9 |  |
Glazounov / Stuttgart Philharmonic, Siegfried Köhler (2) – The King Of Jews (Music To Grand Duke Konstantin Romanov's Mystery Play) | 1979 | Turnabout |
| 10 |  |
Lalo, Ruggiero Ricci, Laszlo Varga, Marylene Dosse, Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Stuttgart Philharmonic, Bochum Symphony, Louis De Froment, Matthias Kuntzsch, Siegfried Koḧler – Works For Solo Instrument And Orchestra | 1978 | VoxBox |
| 11 |  |
Siegfried Köhler (2), Philharmonia Hungarica – Borodin Overture & Polovtsian Dances from "Prince Igor" Glinka Overture & 3 Dances from "A Life for the Tsar" | 1977 | VOX/Turnabout |
| 12 |  |
Joachim, Godard - Aaron Rosand, Orchestre Symphonique De Radio-Luxembourg, S. Köhler, L. De Froment – Concerto "A La Hongroise" - Concerto Romantique(LP) | 1973 | Candide |
| 13 |  |
Henze, Zimmermann, Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Artur Grüber, Siegfried Köhler (2), Susanne Lautenbacher – Violin Concerto No.1 / Violin Concerto | 1973 | Candide |
| 14 |  |
Weber, Maria Littauer – Works For Piano And Orchestra | 1971 | Turnabout |
| 15 |  |
Kurt Weill · Bert Brecht / Joseph Protschka, Lys Bert, Willibald Vohla, Düsseldorfer Kinderchor Und Düsseldorfer Kammerorchester, Siegfried Köhler (2) – Der Jasager = The Yessayer (Eine Lehroper In Zwei Akten)(CD, Reissue, Mono) | - | Documents |
| 16 |  |
Die Madrigalgruppe Des Chores Der Stadt Wiesbaden, Siegfried Köhler (2) – Aus Dem Repertoire(LP) | - | Not On Label |
| 17 |  |
A. Thomas, O. Hillebrandt, E. Cormany, D. Popovic, Z. Pally, A. Cathcart, H. Weverinck, H. Marczinkowsky, Saarbrucken Orchestra Conductor : S. Kohler – Hamlet(3×LP, Album) | - | Morgan Records (5) |
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