Josef Pembaur: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 86

Josef Pembaur (1848-1923)
Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 86 (1910)
I. Praeludium: Allegro non troppo, ma patetico
II. Romanze: Adagio poco mosso 8:29
III. Finale: Allegro fantastico 18:40
Tim Ströble, cello
Orchester der Akademie St. Blasius
Karlheinz Seissl, conductor
Josef Pembaur was a Tirolean composer who lived in Innsbruck, Austria. He was a pianist and a noted teacher. He had two sons who also became composers. His son, Josef Pembaur the Younger (1875-1950) was a noted pianist, composer of piano music and songs, and a teacher as well. Karl, his brother (1876-1939), composed church music and songs. The portrait of Josef the Elder shown in the video portion was painted in 1890 by Gustav Klimt.
Besides this cello concerto, Pembaur composed at least one concert overture (Frühlingsouverture, "Spring Overture", 1880), a pictorial symphony ("Im Tirol", F Major, Op. 39, 1884) an organ sonata (G Major, Op. 51, 1893) and many songs. The concerto, overture and symphony are all available from the Tiroler Landesmuseen Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck.

[@anandsamuel1978]

What a masterful performance of a Composer I knew nothing about. I love the Cello and what a soothing Concerto!

[@mmbmbmbmb]

Where have I been, all those years, during my life in Austria (even born in Tirol)? Never too late to learn though, isn't it? I am very glad to have discovered this remarkable composer ... Thank You for this wonderful performance ... and, hello from Canada!

[@stefanrogers9855]

This channel is great because it also has info on where to get music as well as composer info

[@pipestud3corncobpuffer785]

Just got done listening to Pembaur's symphony. Thought I'd click on his cello concerto. Why is this composer not more well known. Good stuff.

[@JAMESLEVEE]

Thanks, John! There is another CD from the same museum with his Symphony in F Major. I have it at home somewhere, but I need more information on the work before I could post it.

[@jacquelinemaria5572]

Beautiful symphony Josef Pembaur

[@JAMESLEVEE]

He actually did compose a symphony.

[@emilyla6415]

Beautiful opening

[@arlettehellemans2117]

Why have I to get 81, listened whole my life to classic music and than discover a marvellous composer whose name I never heard? Not my fault but scandalous

[@seiyaj.hinouchi8416]

Who are you and how do you find these gems? As a passionate cellist who’s constantly looking for lesser known cello rep, I’m indebted to you.

[@JAMESLEVEE]

I believe the score for this work can be found at the Tiroler Landesmuseen Ferdinandeum in Innsbruck Austria. I believe, if I recall correctly, the music curator's name is Dr. Franz Gratl. Of course, that information is years old, but the museum has a website wherein you could inquire.

[@dgunde13gunderson78]

hey, there, another discovery, we're always checking out the off the wall comps. my 2 cellists and me. Just getting into Lennox Berkeley, I'm just ecxtactic over our discoveries of Koechlin Brettones Chansons. delirious pschedelic masterpieces. Douglas Viola, piano etc

[@dgunde13gunderson78]

here we go again.. another unheard of master composer. how about a good key Bm for a cello concerto! here's the wiki link...thanks....en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Pembaur Douglas Gunderson viola, piano, organ, guitar, recorders and poet of SD CA