Short bio Victor Bruns
Full biography Victor Bruns
Victor Bruns (1904-1996) was a German composer and bassoonist. He was a highly respected figure in both fields and has left us with a rich legacy of repertoire. Bruns was born in Ollila, a small town in Finland, and grew up in Hamburg, Germany. He studied at the Hamburg Conservatory and later became a professor of bassoon at the State College of Music in Cologne. He was also a member of the Cologne Radio Orchestra for over 30 years, serving as the principal bassoonist for most of that time.
Bruns wrote extensively for the bassoon and contrabassoon, and his works for these instruments are considered some of the finest in the repertoire. He also wrote several concertos for bassoon and orchestra, which are still performed today. In addition to his works for winds, Bruns composed music for chamber ensembles, orchestra, and solo piano.
Bruns was not only a composer but a highly regarded performer as well. He inspired many young musicians throughout his career, and his recordings continue to be used as models for students to this day. Bruns passed away in 1996 at the age of 92, but his music remains an important part of the bassoon repertoire. Whether you are a musician or a fan of classical music, Victor Bruns' legacy is worth exploring.
Compositions featuring Victor Bruns
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contrabassoon Concerto, Op. 98 | 15:13 min | Concerto | 1992 |
| 2 | Little Suite, for 3 bassoons & contrabasoon No. 3, Op. 92 | 12:27 min | Chamber Music | 1990 |
| 3 | Sonata for bassoon & piano No. 3, Op. 86 | 16:37 min | Chamber Music | 1988 |
| 4 | Pieces (6) for contrabassoon & piano, Op. 80 | 13:14 min | Chamber Music | 1986 |
| 5 | Kleine Suite for 3 bassoons & contrabassoon No. 2, Op. 68 | 14:51 min | Chamber Music | 1981 |
| 6 | Pieces (2) for contrabassoon & piano, Op. 57 | 8:22 min | Chamber Music | 1975 |
| 7 | Kleine Suite for 3 bassoons & contrabassoon No. 1, Op. 55 | 10:41 min | Chamber Music | 1974 |
| 8 | Sonata for bassoon & piano No. 2, Op. 45 | 13:39 min | Chamber Music | 1969 |
| 9 | Sonata for bassoon & piano [No. 1], Op. 20 | 17:49 min | Chamber Music | 1949 |
| 10 | Quartet for flute, clarinet, oboe & bassoon, Op. 18 | 21:44 min | Chamber Music | 1948 |
| 11 | Wind Quintet, Op. 16 | 18:26 min | Chamber Music | 1947 |
| 12 | Pieces (5) for bassoon & piano, Op. 12 | 24:27 min | Chamber Music | 1939 |
| 13 | Virtuosic Pieces (4), for bassoon, Op. 93 | 9:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Victor Bruns
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Victor Bruns, Berthold Große, Mathias Baier, Alexander Voigt (2), Clements Königstedt, Sung Kwon You, Anja Götze, Oliver Drechsel, The Wind Soloists Of Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin – Chamber Music For Woodwinds(2×CD, Album) | 2017 | Capriccio (2) |
| 2 |  |
Blacher | Bruns | Henze | Grosskopf | Humel – Tanztheater: Spuren Der Antike(CD, Compilation) | 2004 | RCA Red Seal |
| 3 |  |
Violinkonzert Op. 36 / Fagottkonzert Op. 41 | 1980 | NOVA |
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