Eduard Erdmann (1896–1958) ranks among the most fascinating pianists of the first half of the 20th century—not only as an interpreter, but also as a composer. He clearly mastered the small forms as well, capable of condensing what is expansively developed in his large symphonic scores with their complex textures; anyone who has heard one of the symphonies live knows the demands they make and the depth of expression they contain. The selection (!) of these sometimes very personally inspired compositions (the dedication of Op. 8 reads: “To Mrs. Elisabeth Tiessen in memory of the delightful Morgenstern evenings”) is combined with two songs by Irene Erdmann (1896–1978) and Philipp Jarnach’s Op. 15, printed in 1922 (1892–1982)—incidentally a work that arose as a result of the first Donaueschingen Chamber Music Days. A beginning has been made.
In partnership with the Musée d’Orsay, Royaumont Abbey welcomes duos of young singers and pianists who have come to study art song and Lied [...]
Baritone Mikhail Timoshenko and pianist Elitsa Desseva received the Eduard Erdmann Advancement Prize 2024. In its citation, the jury commended the duo’s long-standing artistic engagement and dedication to the song repertoire of composer Eduard Erdmann (1896–1958) [...]
