Max Bruch

The Profile

German Romantic composer (1838–1920), best known for the Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26.

Born 6 January 1838 in Cologne; died 2 October 1920 in Friedenau (Berlin). Best known for Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26. Also composed the Scottish Fantasy, Op.46, and Kol Nidrei, Op.47, and three symphonies. Joseph Joachim contributed to the final version of the Violin Concerto No.1; the work achieved immediate and lasting popularity.

Reviews praise Bruch's melodic gift and especially his Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26. Performances (notably Salvatore Accardo with Kurt Masur and the Leipzig Gewandhaus) are highlighted. The corpus includes concertos, Scottish Fantasy and Kol Nidrei.