Ernst Dietrich Adolph Eichner (1740 - 1777) was a
German bassoonist and composer. He was born to Johann
Andreas Eichner (1694–1768), a court musician to the
court of Waldeck. His father provided him with his
primary musical education. He became widely known as a
virtuoso bassoonist throughout Europe as a result. In
1762 he entered into the service of Duke Christian IV
of Zweibrücken as a violinist. In 1768, he became the
concertmaster of the Zweibrücken court orchestra,
where he remained unt...(+)
Ernst Dietrich Adolph Eichner (1740 - 1777) was a
German bassoonist and composer. He was born to Johann
Andreas Eichner (1694–1768), a court musician to the
court of Waldeck. His father provided him with his
primary musical education. He became widely known as a
virtuoso bassoonist throughout Europe as a result. In
1762 he entered into the service of Duke Christian IV
of Zweibrücken as a violinist. In 1768, he became the
concertmaster of the Zweibrücken court orchestra,
where he remained until 1772. He was highly respected
by his contemporaries and achieved international
recognition as an accomplished composer, bassoonist,
and concertmaster during his lifetime. Eichner,
however, died young and was quickly forgotten. To
musicologists, he is known as a representative of the
Mannheim School. His 31 symphonies and 20 concertos
comprise the main body of his works, but he also
composed chamber music including Six Flute Quartets op.
4. In 1772 his compositions were published almost
simultaneously in Paris, London, and Amsterdam.
Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart praised Eichner's
works in 1784 for their gracious charm and "melting
sweetness". His Harp Concerto in D Major op. 9
(movements: Allegro, Andante, and Tempo di Minoetto) is
performed to this day. His daughter was composer
Adelheid Maria Eichner.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Eichner).
Although originally composed for Oboe & Basso Continuo,
I created this Interpretation of the Sonata in G Major
(No. 1) for Flute & Strings (2 Violins, Viola & Cello).
SHEET MUSIC