Aribert Reimann is a celebrated German composer, pianist, and accompanist, renowned for his contributions to contemporary classical music and his extensive work in the realm of art songs, or "Lieder." Born on March 4, 1936, in Berlin, Reimann has built a distinguished career that blends a profound understanding of traditional forms with innovative compositional techniques. His music often reveals a deep literary affinity, drawing inspiration from the works of writers such as Shakespeare and Kafka, which he transforms into operatic and vocal masterpieces.

Reimann's oeuvre showcases a particular emphasis on vocal music, as evidenced by his various settings of German Romantic poets in works like "Lieder der Schumannianer" and his adaptations of classical composers in "Mendelssohn, Schumann, Schoeck & Wolf: Lieder." His operas often gain international acclaim, and he has been particularly lauded for his opera "Lear," based on Shakespeare's tragedy. His more recent releases, such as "Aribert Reimann: L'invisible (Live)," which consists of a trio of one-act operas, and "Reimann: Spiralat Halom, Eingedunkelt & Neun Stücke," further cement his reputation as a composer with a unique and evocative voice. Through his compositions, Reimann has continued to explore and expand the expressive possibilities of the human voice, securing his legacy in the pantheon of modern classical music.

Genres

Art Song

German Contemporary Classical

German Opera

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Latest Release

Schoenberg: Lieder

Arnold Schoenberg•

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau•

Aribert Reimann

Album - 17 Tracks - Released September 20, 2024