Wolfgang Fortner
About Wolfgang Fortner
Wolfgang Fortner (born 12 October 1907 in Leipzig – 5 September 1987 in Heidelberg) was a German composer, composition teacher and conductor. From his parents - both singers - Fortner very early on had intense contact with music. In 1927 he began his studies at the Leipzig Conservatory (organ, composition) and at University, (philosophy, music history, and German studies). Still during his study some of his early compositions were officially performed .
Shop
Gear for Music Lovers
TicketmasterEditor's Pick
Concert Tickets on Ticketmaster
Tours, festivals and live shows near you
Amazon AssociatesEditor's Pick
Amazon Music Unlimited
100 million songs ad-free — start a free trial
Editor's PickAudio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
Direct-drive USB turntable
View on Amazon
BestsellerSony WH-1000XM5
Noise-canceling headphones
View on Amazon
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X
Fully automatic belt-drive turntable
View on Amazon
Sony WH-1000XM4
Wireless noise-canceling headphones
View on AmazonSpinn Radio may earn a commission from partner links on this page. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Top Tracks
Mitte des Lebens
Symphony: I. Allegro
Symphony: IV. Schnelle Viertel
Symphony: II. Adagio
Symphony: III. Poco allegretto
Zum Spielen für den 70. Geburtstag - Thema und Variationen für Violoncello Solo (1976)
Fortner: 4 Gesänge nach Worten von Hölderlin: No. 3, Abbitte
Fortner: 4 Gesänge nach Worten von Hölderlin: No. 2, Hyperions Schicksalslied
The Creation: And God Stepped Out On Space. Langsame Halbe
Fortner: Lieder nach Texten von William Shakespeare: No. 5, Lied vom Weidenbaum
The Creation: Then God Reached Out. Poco mosso
Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: III. Interlude. Andante molto sostenuto
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I: Allegro
The Creation: The God Himself Stepped Down. Andante
The Creation: Then The Green Grass Sprouted. Etwas gemächlich und zart
The Creation: And He Spat Out The Seven Seas. Schnelle Viertel
Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: II. Etude I
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 1
String Quartet No. 4: V. Burlesque
II. Allegro moderato
Symphony (1947): 4. Finale
Fünf Bagatellen: Mäßig bewegt - Schnell - Sehr langsam und leise - Sehr schnell und flüchtig - Andante con moto
The Creation: Amen isorythmique
Geh unter, schone Sonne
The Creation: Then God Walked Around. Poco lento
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 1: Interlude
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 2
Variationen
Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: I. Prélude. Andante tranquillo
The Creation: Up From The Bed Of The River. Mäßig bewegte Viertel
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 3
Eine deutsche Liedmesse: Kyrie
The Creation: I. And God stepped out on space
Aulodie: II. Caprice - Interlude - Variations
Symphony For large orchestra - Allegro
Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: V. Boogie-Tempo
String Quartet No. 4: III. Variation 1
Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 4
String Quartet No. 4: IV. Variation 2
String Quartet No. 4: VI. Madrigal
Sonate für Violine & Klavier: III. Rondo
The Creation: II. Then God Reached Out
Mitte Des Lebens (1951)
Sonate für Violine & Klavier: I. Allegro
Sonate für Violine & Klavier: II. Adagio
Zyklus für Violoncello & Klavier: IV. Mouvements
Sieben Elegien für Klavier: VI. Allegro molto
The Creation: V. Then the Green Grass Sprouted
Aulodie: I. Introduction - Allegro - Epilogue
Sieben Elegien für Klavier: V. Poco allegretto (Air)
Similar Artists
Find stations playing Wolfgang Fortner
Tune into 50,000+ live radio stations from every corner of the world on an interactive 3D globe with audio-reactive visualizations.