Carl Bohm ... rediscovered
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Phillip Sear plays piano pieces by this once very popular German composer, whose profitability for his publisher Simrock apparently helped finance their publication of Brahms' works.
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"Carl Bohm (1844 -1920) was a notable German composer and pianist who made significant contributions to the salon music genre during the late Romantic period. Born in Berlin, he studied music from an early age and developed a particular talent for composing lyrical and melodious works that were immensely popular during his lifetime. Bohm was especially renowned for his piano pieces, songs, and chamber music, which captured the romantic sensibilities of the era with their elegant and emotional qualities. Throughout his career, Bohm composed numerous works that were widely performed and appreciated by audiences across Europe. He was particularly celebrated for his salon pieces and lieder (art songs), which showcased his gift for creating beautiful, accessible musical compositions that appealed to the middle-class audiences of the 19th century. Though his music was sometimes criticized by more avant-garde composers for being somewhat conventional, Bohm maintained a respected position in the musical circles of his time, and his compositions continue to be appreciated by musicians and music lovers interested in the salon music tradition of the Romantic period." (Claude, 4/12/24).
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