Wolfgang Fortner
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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
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Symphony: I. Allegro
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Symphony: IV. Schnelle Viertel
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Symphony: II. Adagio
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Symphony: III. Poco allegretto
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Zum Spielen für den 70. Geburtstag - Thema und Variationen für Violoncello Solo (1976)
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Fortner: 4 Gesänge nach Worten von Hölderlin: No. 3, Abbitte
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Fortner: 4 Gesänge nach Worten von Hölderlin: No. 2, Hyperions Schicksalslied
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The Creation: And God Stepped Out On Space. Langsame Halbe
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Fortner: Lieder nach Texten von William Shakespeare: No. 5, Lied vom Weidenbaum
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The Creation: Then God Reached Out. Poco mosso
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Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: III. Interlude. Andante molto sostenuto
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Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I: Allegro
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The Creation: The God Himself Stepped Down. Andante
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The Creation: Then The Green Grass Sprouted. Etwas gemächlich und zart
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The Creation: And He Spat Out The Seven Seas. Schnelle Viertel
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Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: II. Etude I
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Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 1
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String Quartet No. 4: V. Burlesque
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II. Allegro moderato
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Symphony (1947): 4. Finale
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Fünf Bagatellen: Mäßig bewegt - Schnell - Sehr langsam und leise - Sehr schnell und flüchtig - Andante con moto
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The Creation: Amen isorythmique
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Geh unter, schone Sonne
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The Creation: Then God Walked Around. Poco lento
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Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 1: Interlude
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Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 2
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Variationen
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Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: I. Prélude. Andante tranquillo
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The Creation: Up From The Bed Of The River. Mäßig bewegte Viertel
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Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 3
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Eine deutsche Liedmesse: Kyrie
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The Creation: I. And God stepped out on space
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Aulodie: II. Caprice - Interlude - Variations
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Symphony For large orchestra - Allegro
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Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester: V. Boogie-Tempo
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String Quartet No. 4: III. Variation 1
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Bluthochzeit (Blood Wedding): Act I Scene 4
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String Quartet No. 4: IV. Variation 2
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String Quartet No. 4: VI. Madrigal
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Sonate für Violine & Klavier: III. Rondo
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The Creation: II. Then God Reached Out
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Mitte Des Lebens (1951)
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Sonate für Violine & Klavier: I. Allegro
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Sonate für Violine & Klavier: II. Adagio
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Zyklus für Violoncello & Klavier: IV. Mouvements
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Sieben Elegien für Klavier: VI. Allegro molto
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The Creation: V. Then the Green Grass Sprouted
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Aulodie: I. Introduction - Allegro - Epilogue
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Sieben Elegien für Klavier: V. Poco allegretto (Air)
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