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Sigismund BachrichAustrian composer, violinist and violist
Date of Birth: 23.01.1841
Country:  Austria |
Content:
- Sigmund Bachrich: Austrian Composer and String Player
- Professional Career
- Chamber Music and Teaching
- Orchestral Arrangements
- Original Compositions
Sigmund Bachrich: Austrian Composer and String Player
Early Life and EducationBorn in Austria, Sigmund Bachrich was an accomplished musician who excelled as a composer, violinist, and violist. He commenced his musical education at the Vienna Conservatory, graduating in 1857 under the tutelage of Josef Böhm.
Professional Career
In the 1860s, Bachrich moved to Paris, where he directed the orchestra at the Théâtre Lyrique. Upon his return to Vienna, he became a prominent member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as a violist, serving until his retirement in 1899.
Chamber Music and Teaching
From 1869 to 1880, Bachrich played viola in the renowned Hellmesberger Quartet. He also performed with the Rosé Quartet later in his career. Concurrently, he taught at the Vienna Conservatory until 1894, where he mentored notable students including George Enescu.
Orchestral Arrangements
Bachrich gained recognition for his orchestral adaptations of Johann Sebastian Bach's partitas for solo violin, specifically numbers 3 and 6.
Original Compositions
Bachrich composed several operas, including "Murredin" (1883) and "Heini von Steier" (1884), as well as the ballet "Sakuntala" (1884). However, his original compositions faced criticism from the influential music critic Hugo Wolf.
