Wenzel Gährich

Wenzel Gährich ( born September 16, 1794 in Cerhowitz, Bohemia, † September 15, 1864 in Berlin) was a German violinist and composer.

Wenzel Gährich composed numerous ballets, especially for François Michel Hoguet and Paul Taglioni. He was Royal Ballet music conductor in Berlin.

Works

(Selection)

Ballets

  • The Corsair ( Choreography: Paul Taglioni ), Berlin 1838, Vienna 1854.
  • Don Quixote ( choreographed by Paul Taglioni ), Berlin, [ca 1839 ].
  • The Island of Love, or: The unworkable Act ( Choreography: Paul Taglioni ), Berlin 1844.
  • The interrupted wedding ( Choreography: Michel François Hoguet ), Berlin 1845.
  • Paul and Virginie ( Choreography: Michel François Hoguet, according to Pierre Gardel ), UA: Berlin March 10, 1848.
  • Aladdin, or The Wonderful Lamp ( Choreographed by François Michel Hoguet ), Berlin.
  • The Weiberkur ( Choreography: Adolphe Adam ), Berlin, undated

Other works

Instrumental compositions

  • Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major
  • Concertino for Viola and Orchestra in G minor, Op.2, 1831st
  • Rondo and variations [ clarinet ] Duo to 1841.
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