Johann Evangelist Brandl (1760-1837)
- Te Deum Laudamus | a Piu | Stromenti
Performers: Ruth Dobers (soprano); Marion Egner (alto); Marcus Elsässer (tenor); Joachim Herrmann (bass);
Chor der Hofkirche Bruchsal; Bruchsaler Hofkapelle; Dominik Axtmann (conductor)
Further info: Brandl - Piano Quintet, Op.63 (1798)
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German violinist and composer. Following early musical training,
probably at Regensburg, he was appointed as Kapellmeister at Bartelstein
in 1784, five years later moving to Bruchsal. Intermittent temporary
appointments in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart occurred until 1805, when he
moved to Karlsruhe as Kapellmeister and director of the town theatre
along with Franz Danzi. He remained there until his death in 1837. As a
composer, he was concerned with the infusion of drama into musical
settings. His monodrama 'Hero und Leander' attempts to provide a lush
orchestral setting for the Greek tale. His other works include five
operas, over 50 Lieder, 60 Masses, numerous smaller church works (hymns
and litanies), nine symphonies, 20 string quintets (and several others
with winds), five concertos, three sextets, and two serenades, as well
as six string quartets and numerous concert arias.
