Manfred Gurlitt

Manfred Gurlitt (1890-1972) was a German composer and conductor who, despite achieving considerable success during his lifetime, remains somewhat of a hidden gem today. He composed in a late-Romantic style, often incorporating elements of expressionism and impressionism. While his output included operas, orchestral works, chamber music, and songs, he's perhaps best known for his opera *Wozzeck*, which he composed independently of Alban Berg's more famous version based on the same Büchner play. Unfortunately, the Nazi regime labeled Gurlitt a "degenerate" composer due to his modern style and Jewish ancestry, suppressing his music and impacting his career.

After World War II, Gurlitt continued composing and conducting, though his music never fully regained its pre-war prominence. Recent years have seen a renewed interest in his work, with recordings of pieces like his *Goya Symphony* and *Vier dramatische Gesänge* bringing his powerful and evocative music to a new generation of listeners. While his story is tinged with the tragedy of suppressed art, the rediscovery of Manfred Gurlitt's music offers a chance to appreciate a truly unique voice in 20th-century composition.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Chamber Music

Orchestral Music

Symphonic Music

Impressionism

Latest Release

Gurlitt: Soldaten (Musica Rediva)

Manfred Gurlitt•

Gerd Albrecht•

Berliner Symphoniker•

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

Album - 34 Tracks - Released January 1, 2016