Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf - 2. Dittersdorf in Trouble
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) Episode 2 of 5: Dittersdorf in Trouble First broadcast: Tuesday 15 July 2014
He was a favourite of the Austrian Emperor and the King of Prussia, and performed in quartets with Mozart and Haydn, this week Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf.
As a teenager, Carl Dittersdorf was taken on by a local Prince as a Page of the Chamber. At court, he was schooled in languages, and received tuition not only in music, but also dancing, riding, fencing and shooting. Dittersdorf would also have been expected to take part in performances. His musical talents were quickly recognised, and Carl began receiving extra music lessons from court composer, Giuseppe Bonno. However, as he grew older, a weakness for gambling led the young man into terrible debts. He fled to Prague, with his employer in pursuit.
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf Serenade in F major (post. 1769) Allegro Performer: The Oradea Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer: Romeo Rimbu. OLYMPIA: OCD425, OLYMPIA, 13
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf Symphony [after Ovid's Metamorphoses] no. 6 in D major - The Petrification of Phineus and his friends Conductor: Adrian Shepherd. Orchestra: Cantilena.. CHANDOS: CHAN8564/5, CHANDOS, 5
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf Sonata in E flat major, for viola and piano Adagio Performer: Werner Kloor. Performer: Peter Jansen. MUSICA RARA: MUS15, MUSICA RARA, 3
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf Quartet no. 1 in D major Krebs.191 for strings Performer: Leipzig Gewandhaus String Quartet. BERLIN CLASSICS : 0092612BC, BERLIN CLASSICS, 1
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf Concerto in G minor for oboe and string orchestra Orchestra: Camerata Bern. Performer: Thomas Füri. Performer: Heinz Holliger. ARCHIV : 4271252, ARCHIV, 4