Short bio Siegfried Kurz
Full biography Siegfried Kurz
Siegfried Kurz was a German conductor, composer, and academic who had a significant influence on the musical scene of Dresden. He was born on July 18, 1930, and passed away on January 8, 2023.
Kurz was a talented musician from a young age and went on to study at the Dresden Conservatory, where he trained in piano and conducting. He soon became a successful conductor, leading many orchestras throughout Europe, including the Staatskapelle Dresden, where he served as principal conductor and music director for several years.
As a composer, Kurz was known for his works in a wide range of genres, including orchestral, chamber, and vocal music. He also wrote music for films and television, including the 1951 film "21 wunderschöne Tage" (21 Wonderful Days), for which he received critical acclaim.
Throughout his career, Kurz was highly regarded for his musical interpretations and his ability to bring out the best in the musicians he worked with. He was known for his attention to detail and his dedication to the art of music. His contributions to the musical world will undoubtedly be remembered for many years to come.
Albums featuring Siegfried Kurz
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Frank Michael Beyer – Kolja Blacher • Michael Sanderling | Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Michail Jurowski • Giuseppe Mega • Siegfried Kurz – Musik Der Frühe • Canto Di Giorno • Liturgia(CD, Compilation) | 2003 | Academy |
| 2 |  |
Mozart - Johannes Walter (2), Günter Klier, Staatskapelle Dresden, Herbert Blomstedt, Siegfried Kurz – Flute Concerto No. 2, Bassoon Concerto(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2002 | Edel Classics |
| 3 |  |
W. A. Mozart, Günter Klier, Johannes Walter (2), Jutta Zoff, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz, Otmar Suitner – Bassoon Concerto K. 191 • Concerto For Flute, Harp And Orchestra K. 299(CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | 1996 | Berlin Classics |
| 4 |  |
Reiner Goldberg, Staatskapelle Berlin, Siegfried Kurz – Reiner Goldberg(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1985 | Capriccio (2) |
| 5 |  |
Peter Damm, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Romantische Hornkonzerte | 1985 | ETERNA |
| 6 |  |
Mozart, Oskar Michallik, Günter Klier, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Klarinettenkonzert A-dur KV 622, Fagottkonzert B-dur KV 191(186e)(LP, Stereo) | 1984 | ETERNA |
| 7 |  |
Boieldieu / Ginastera, Jutta Zoff, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Harfenkonzerte | 1983 | ETERNA |
| 8 |  |
Peter Tschaikowsky, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Symphonie Nr. 5 | 1980 | Berlin Classics |
| 9 |  |
Peter Johann Fick, Joseph Rejcha, Johann Matthias Sperger - Peter Damm, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Hornkonzerte | 1979 | ETERNA |
| 10 |  |
Siegfried Köhler, Amadeus Webersinke, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Dritte Sinfonie / Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester(LP) | 1977 | NOVA |
| 11 |  |
Udo Zimmermann, Wolfgang Hellmich, Günter Dreßler, Helga Termer, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Leipzig, Siegfried Kurz – Levins Mühle | 1977 | NOVA |
| 12 |  |
Gerhard Rosenfeld / Siegfried Matthus - Gustav Schmahl, Siegfried Kurz / Annerose Schmidt, Herbert Blomstedt, Staatskapelle Dresden – Konzert Für Violine Und Orchester Nr. 2 / Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester(LP) | 1976 | NOVA |
| 13 |  |
Hornkonzert -Trompetenkonzert(LP) | 1975 | NOVA |
| 14 |  |
Giuseppe Verdi, Chor Des Leipziger Rundfunks, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Rigoletto(LP) | 1972 | EMI Electrola |
| 15 |  |
Giuseppe Verdi, Ingvar Wixell, Anneliese Rothenberger, Robert Ilosfalvy, Annelies Burmeister, Siegfried Vogel, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden , Dirigent: Siegfried Kurz – Rigoletto | 1972 | ETERNA |
| 16 |  |
Gaëtano Donizetti - Reiner Süß, Anneliese Rothenberger, Peter Schreier, Günther Leib, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz – Don Pasquale | 1972 | ETERNA |
| 17 |  |
Brahms, Haydn, Strauss, Dresdner Philharmonie, Mitglieder Der Staatskapelle Dresden, Siegfried Kurz, Heinz Bongartz – Serenade Nr. 2 A-Dur Op. 16 / Divertimento B-Dur / Serenade Es-Dur Op. 7(LP, Stereo) | 1971 | ETERNA |
| 18 |  |
Siegfried Thiele, Rainer Kunad, Günter Hauk, Siegfried Kurz – Oktett / Musik Für Bläser / Zwei Studien Für Streichquartett / Bläserquintett(LP) | 1970 | ETERNA |
| 19 |  |
Max Butting, Siegfried Kurz – Zeitgenössisches Musikschaffen(LP) | 1969 | ETERNA |
| 20 |  |
Siegfried Kurz / Wolfgang Hohensee – Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Op. 32 / Konzertstück Für Klavier Und Orchester(LP) | 1968 | ETERNA |
| 21 |  |
Hohensee / Kurz / Thilman / Lohse – Konzertante Ouvertüre / Sinfonia / Partita Piccola / Divertimento Für Streichorchester(LP, Mono) | 1967 | ETERNA |
| 22 |  |
Paul Hindemith / Siegfried Kurz / Jacques Ibert / Paul Kurzbach / Eugène Bozza – Musik Für Bläser(LP, Mono) | 1965 | ETERNA |
| 23 |  |
Annemarie Hase, Siegfried Kurz, Willi Schwabe – Das War Gut Querschnitt durch 25 Jahre Kabarett | 1961 | ETERNA |
| 24 |  |
Johann Cilenšek / Siegfried Kurz – Sinfonie Nr. 1 / Konzert Für Trompete Und Streichorchester Op. 23 | 1959 | ETERNA |
| 25 |  |
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra, Siegfried Kurz – Classic Masterpieces Vol. III(CD, ) | - | Adagio (2) |
| 26 |  |
Wal-Berg, Neruda, Kurz, Françaix, Helmut Erb, SWF-Rundfunkorchester Dirigenten: Emmerich Smola, V. Wal-Berg, Bruno Weil – Trompetenkonzerte(LP) | - | ERB Musikproduktion |
Videos featuring Siegfried Kurz
Morceau de concert in F Minor, Op. 94
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Morceau de concert in F Minor, Op. 94 · Peter Damm, Staatskapelle Dresden & Siegfried Kurz
WEBER, C. von: Horn Concertino / LORTZING, A.: Konzertstuck / SAINT-SAENS, C.: Morceau de concert, Op. 94 / SCHUMANN, R.:
Horn Concertino in E Minor, Op. 45, J. 188
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Horn Concertino in E Minor, Op. 45, J. 188 · Peter Damm, Staatskapelle Dresden & Siegfried Kurz
WEBER, C. von: Horn Concertino / LORTZING, A.: Konzertstuck / SAINT-SAENS, C.: Morceau de concert, Op. 94 / SCHUMANN
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