Siegfried Behrend

**Siegfried Behrund** (1933-1990) was a trailblazing German classical guitarist and conductor who helped shape 20th-century guitar music. Born in Berlin, this virtuoso became famous for his crisp technique and knack for breathing new life into Renaissance and Baroque works, as heard in albums like *European Renaissance & Baroque Music for Guitar*. He even teamed up with avant-garde composer Hans Werner Henze, premiering his Guitar Concerto No. 2 – a collab immortalized in the *Henze: Concerto No. 2* release.

Behrend wasn’t just a solo act. He founded the German Plucked String Orchestra (*Das deutsche Zupforchester*), blending classical precision with folk charm. His wanderlust shone in the *With the Guitar Around the World* series, where he spotlighted global guitar traditions like a musical Indiana Jones. Though he passed away in 1990, albums like *Siegfried Behrend und seine Freunde* and memorial tributes keep his legacy alive, proving his role as a bridge between old masters, modern composers, and guitar lovers everywhere. 🎸

Genres

Folk

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Chamber Music

Baroque

Renaissance

Latest Release

Siegfried Behrend Stationen

Siegfried Behrend

Album - 11 Tracks - Released February 13, 2023