Oeuvres Pour Harpe [CD de audio] Laura Vinciguerra and Franz Poenitz

Franz Poenitz was born in West Prussia around 1820. He was a harpist and also a decent painter. Franz grew up with his uncle, who recognized his musical talent and encouraged it, learning to play violin and harp. As a sign of gratitude, Franz took his uncle's surname, Poenitz. At the age of six, he gave public concerts in nearby Sweden. At fourteen, Poenitz was recruited to the Royal Berlin Opera Orchestra. Shortly after, he became a chamber musician and remained faithful to this orchestra for almost fifty years, so that he could dedicate himself to his own work. His compositions are strongly inspired by nature and landscapes. The mythology of the popular poets of his time also inspired Poenitz to create elegant and virtuoso works, such as the beautiful Fantasia in B minor for harp, Op. 45, and the wild Gnomentanz in G minor for violin and piano, Op. 38.