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 .
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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
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