Biography of Antonín Vranický (1761-1820)

13.06.1761
Born in Nova Risa being younger brother of Pavel, who became a composer, too.
Studies composition with Albrechtsberger and Haydn.
Famous violin virtuoso
1790
Music teacher, composer and concertmaster of prince Maximilian of Lobkowitz
1797
Bandmaster of the private orchestra of the prince.
1808
Substitute for his dead brother at the court theatre in Vienna
06.08.1820
Dies in Vienna

CDs with/from Antonín Vranický

Jana Borzkova, Stamic Quartet, Jirí Válek
Antonin & Pavel Vranicky (2004)
Sextets for flute, oboe and string quartet
jpc
Supraphon
    Antonín Vranický: Sextet No. 7 in G major:
  1. Allegro (07:21:00)
  2. Adagio (05:45:00)
  3. Menuetto (03:36:00)
  4. Rondo (06:37:00)
    5. Pavel Vranický: Sextet No. 3 in E flat major:
  5. Adagio - Allegro (07:01:00)
  6. Andante (03:48:00)
  7. Presto (03:36:00)
    8. Pavel Vranický: Sextet No. 4 in C major:
  8. Allegro moderato (05:57:00)
  9. Adagio (05:33:00)
  10. Menuetto (04:19:00)
  11. Finale. Allegro non troppo (04:09:00)
    12. Pavel Vranický: Sextet No. 6 in D minor:
  12. Adagio - Allegro molto (05:32:00)
  13. Andante (04:55:00)
  14. Finale. Andantino con variazioni (05:01:00)
Ich kannte die beiden Brüder vorher nicht. Das ist sehr schöne, ausgewogene Musik. Bestätigt mein positives Vorurteil gegen böhmische Komponisten.

Literature von/über Antonín Vranický

Last edit 11.09.2011