Heinrich Hofmann: Symphony in E flat Major 'Frithjof', Op. 22

Heinrich Hofmann

(1842 – 1902)

was a German composer and pianist.

He was a pupil of Theodor Kullak, Eduard Grell, Siegfried Dehn and Richard Wüerst.

Symphony in E flat Major 'Frithjof', Op. 22

Frithjof Symphony (1874), a musical realization of the legend Friðþjófs saga hins frœkna, was one of the most frequently performed orchestral works in Germany during the late 19th century. In addition to orchestral music, he also wrote several operas, some lieder, choral music, and works for solo piano. After his death, his music fell largely into obscurity.

 

I. Frithjof und Ingeborge: Allegro con fuoco 0:00
II. Ingeborgs Klage: Adagio, ma non troppo 11:56
III. Lichtelfen und Reifriesen (Intermezzo): Allegro moderato 22:!4
IV. Frithjofs Rückkehr: Adagio assai - Allegro - Allegro vivace - Maestoso - Più lento 30:00

Philharmonisches Orchester Altenburg-Gera
Eric Solen, conductor