Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Zwei Liebchen

During the second half of the 19th century Rheinberger, who was born in 1839 in Vaduz (Liechtenstein), was a major figure of European stature. In demand as a teacher of composition and esteemed as a composer, this professor at the Munich Conservatoire and Bavarian Court Kapellmeister made his mark on a whole generation of musicians. The fact that many of his compositions were no longer performed after his death in 1901, despite their high musical qualities, was largely a result of external circumstances. The change of aesthetic orientation which began about the turn of the century led to a radical move away from the conservative-classical ideals to which Rheinberger – like Brahms – had felt himself committed. It was also a fact that Rheinberger never publicized his own works vigorously. The Josef-Rheinberger-Archiv and Carus published a complete edition of works by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger for the first time. The edition, concluded in 2009, has contributed significantly to the fact that the music of this composition teacher and Bavarian Court Kapellmeister from Munich can once again be heard around the world today. Personal details

Eduard Mörike was a German poet and writer of the Schwäbische Dichterschule. He studied theology at Tübingen Abbey and then worked as a vicar and parish administrator in various parishes. In 1834, Mörike was appointed pastor of Cleversulzbach until he took early retirement in 1843. From then on, he devoted his time entirely to his literary work and also began teaching literature at the Katharinenstift in Stuttgart in 1851. He lived and worked in Stuttgart until his death in 1875.
Eduard Mörike is considered one of the most important poets between Romanticism and Realism. His best-known works include the novel Maler Nolten, the novella Mozart auf der Reise nach Prag and numerous poems, including the popular Er ist's. His lyrical works deal with personal experiences and observations of nature, but his subjects also include mythological and religious motifs. His texts are characterized by a deep emotionality and musical quality, which has led to many musical settings of Mörike's poems. Josef G. Rheinberger, Robert Schumann, Max Bruch, Max Reger, Hugo Wolf, Peter Schindler and many others have used Mörike's texts for their compositions. Personal details