Hans Pfitzner
About Hans Pfitzner
Hans Erich Pfitzner was born in Moscow on 5 May 1869. His father, Robert Pfitzner, had an engagement as a violinist at the Moscow opera house. In 1872 the family moved to Frankfurt/Main, where Pfitzner’s father took up the post of principal violinist at the municipal theatre. From 1886 to 1890, Hans Pfitzner studied at the Dr. Hoch’s Conservatory in Frankfurt with James Kwast (piano) and Iwan Knorr (composition).After his first employment as a piano and theory teacher at the conservatory in Koblenz (1892 to 1893), Pfitzner took up the unpaid post of conductor at the municipal theatre in Mainz and managed to premiere his first opera, Der arme Heinrich, there in the following year. Aside from his job in Mainz, he continued his education with Hugo Riemann in Wiesbaden. In 1897 Pfitzner moved to Berlin, where he taught composition and conducting at the Stern Conservatory. In addition, he worked as principal conductor at the Theater des Westens from 1903 to 1905. In 1907 he directed the concerts of the newly founded Kaim Orchestra in Munich.
In the same year, Pfitzner received an appointment as director of the municipal orchestra and of the conservatory in Strasbourg. The Strasbourg years (1908 to 1918) marked the height of his creativity and work as a composer, conductor, teacher, director and writer. In addition, he worked as director of the Strasbourg Opera from 1910 to 1916. Between 1909 and 1915, he composed his major musico-dramatic work in Alsace: the "musical legend" Palestrina, the libretto of which he wrote himself.
The first performance under Bruno Walter in Munich (1917) sparked great enthusiasm. In 1918, famous artists, including Thomas Mann, supported the foundation of the "Hans-Pfitzner Verein für deutsche Tonkunst" (Hans Pfitzner Association of German Art of Music), whose aim was to conserve traditional styles. At the end of the war, Pfitzner had to return to Germany and, in 1920, taught a master class in composition at the Preußische Akademie der Künste (Prussion Academy of the Arts) in Berlin. After that he did not have a permanent job and travelled a lot as a conductor, opera producer and pianist. He died in Salzburg on 22 May 1949 and received a tomb of honour on the main cemetery in Vienna.
Pfitzner’s oeuvre covers all musical genres. Although the main emphasis of his work lies on the music drama (he composed five works for the musical theatre: Der arme Heinrich, Die Rose vom Liebesgarten, Das Christelflein, Palestrina and Das Herz), Pfitzner, who regarded himself as someone continuing the classical-romantic tradition, also created songs and choral works, chamber music and compositions for orchestra of great persuasive power.
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Nr. 3 Der Bote: "Am Himmelsgrund"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Soprano and PianoLanguage: GermanProduct number: AF 4722In stock€7.99Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 2 Wiegenlied: "Schlaf ein, gewiegt an meiner Brust"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Soprano and PianoLanguage: GermanProduct number: AF 4721In stock€7.99Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 4 Lass scharren deiner Rosse Huf "Geh nicht, die Gott für mich erschuf"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Baritone or Bass and PianoProduct number: AF 7749In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 3 Eingelegte Ruder "Meine eingelegten Ruder triefen"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Baritone or Bass and PianoProduct number: AF 7748In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 2 Säerspruch "Bemesst den Schritt, bemesst den Schwung!"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Baritone or Bass and PianoProduct number: AF 7747In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 1 Hussens Kerker "Es geht mit mir zu Ende"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Baritone or Bass and PianoProduct number: AF 7746In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 4 Der Arbeitsmann "Wir haben ein Bett"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Baritone and PianoProduct number: AF 7723In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 3 Denk' es, o Seele "Ein Tännlein grünet wo"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: medium voice and pianoProduct number: AF 7722In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 2 Das verlassene MägdeleinComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Soprano and PianoProduct number: AF 7721In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 1 Sehnsucht nach VergessenComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: Tenor and PianoProduct number: AF 7720In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 4 Die stille Stadt "Liegt eine Stadt im Tale"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: medium voice and pianoLanguage: GermanProduct number: AF 7719Out of stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 3 Willkommen und Abschied "Es schlug mein Herz"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: medium voice and pianoProduct number: AF 7718In stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 2 Herbsthauch "Herz nun so alt"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: medium voice and pianoLanguage: GermanProduct number: AF 7717In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 1 Abbitte "Heilig Wesen! gestört hab' ich die goldene Götterruhe"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: medium voice and pianoProduct number: AF 7716In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Book 2Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: lowInstrumentation: Voice Part and PianoProduct number: AF 7842In stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Book 1Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: lowInstrumentation: Voice Part and PianoProduct number: AF 7838In stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Book 2Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: highInstrumentation: Voice Part and PianoProduct number: AF 7834In stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Book 1Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: highInstrumentation: Voice Part and PianoProduct number: AF 7830In stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 6 Wasserfahrt: "Ich stand gelehnet an den Mast"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: high Baritone and PianoLanguage: GermanProduct number: AF 4728In stock€9.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 4 Widmung: "Ohn' Lieb' bist du"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: high Baritone and PianoProduct number: AF 4726In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 3 Zugvogel: "Schon will der Abend sinken"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: high Baritone and PianoProduct number: AF 4725In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 2 "Ich will mich im grünen Wald ergehn"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: high Baritone and PianoProduct number: AF 4724In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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Nr. 1 Zweifelnde Liebe: "Blau der See"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: high Baritone and PianoProduct number: AF 4723In stock€8.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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A Romantic cantata based on lines and poems by Josef von EichendorffComposer: Hans PfitznerEditor: Wolfgang OsthoffEdition: Study scoreSeries: Eulenburg Miniature Scores
Instrumentation: 4 solo parts, mixed choir, large orchestra and organProduct number: ETP 8065Product TypeIn stockAs low as €45.99Incl. Tax -
Composer: Hans PfitznerEditor: Wolfgang OsthoffMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Piano reduction with solo partSeries: Konzert a-Moll
Instrumentation: cello and orchestraProduct number: ED 6791In stock€36.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping -
Composer: Hans PfitznerEditor: Franz WillmsMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Piano reduction with solo partSeries: Konzert G-Dur
Instrumentation: cello and orchestraProduct number: ED 6828In stock€24.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping -
Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Study scoreSeries: Konzert G-Dur
Instrumentation: cello and orchestraProduct number: ED 3512In stock€17.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping -
with appendix: early songs and fragmentsComposer: Hans PfitznerEditor: Hans RectanusMedia Type: E-score PDFSeries: Edition Schott
Instrumentation: voice and pianoLanguage: GermanProduct number: ED 6709 Q16478In stock€29.99Incl. Tax -
Composer: Hans PfitznerEditor: Wolfgang OsthoffMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Study scoreInstrumentation: cello and orchestraProduct number: ETP 1821In stock€24.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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in one movementComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Study scoreInstrumentation: violin and orchestraProduct number: ETP 8019In stock€32.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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OvertureComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Study scoreInstrumentation: OrchestraProduct number: AF 7385In stock€12.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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OuvertüreComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: orchestra
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daraus: Hoffest und LiebesmelodieComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: orchestra
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Drama für Musik in drei AktenComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: BookEdition: LibrettoSeries: Das Herz
Instrumentation: soloists, choir and orchestraLanguage: GermanProduct number: AF 8204In stock€7.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping -
Romantische Oper in zwei Akten und vier Bildern von Heinrich MarschnerComposer: Heinrich Marschner | Hans PfitznerArranger: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialLanguage: German
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mit Begleitung eines kleinen OrchestersComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: men's choir and small orchestra
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for pianoProduct TypeIn stockAs low as €17.99Incl. Tax
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Hymn for mixed choir, orchestra and organComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: mixed choir, orchestra and organLanguage: German
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für Sopran und OrchesterComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: soprano and orchestraLanguage: German
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"Morgenwölkchen, leichte weben"Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Sheet musicInstrumentation: low Voice Part and PianoProduct number: AF 4740In stock€7.00Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping
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aus der "Hermannsschlacht" von Heinrich von KleistComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: men's choir and instrumentsLanguage: German
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für Soli, gemischten Chor, Orchester und OrgelComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: soloists, gemischten choir, orchestra and organLanguage: German
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Reprint of the First Edition (1919)Composer: Hans PfitznerEditor: Rainer CadenbachMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Score and partsSeries: Simrock Original Edition
Instrumentation: Piano, Violin and VioloncelloProduct number: EE 5317In stock€37.50Incl. Tax, Excl. Shipping -
für Violoncello und OrchesterComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: cello and orchestra
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in einem Satz für Violoncello und OrchesterComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: Violoncello and Orchestra
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für Violine und Orchester in einem SatzComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: violin and orchestra
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für Klavier und OrchesterComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: piano and orchestra
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Eccolabasta!Composer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: orchestra
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für Bariton und OrchesterComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: baritone and orchestraLanguage: German
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daraus: Vorspiel zum III. AktComposer: Hans PfitznerMedia Type: Hire/performance materialEdition: Performance materialInstrumentation: orchestra