Max Bruch

Max Bruch was a German Romantic composer, conductor, and teacher noted for his works that have become staples of the violin repertoire, notably his Violin Concerto No. 1. Born in Cologne to a musical family, he displayed a prodigious musical talent from an early age. His compositions encompass choral works, chamber music, and orchestral pieces, reflecting the Romantic classicism of the era, akin to Johannes Brahms. Bruch's career spanned various musical posts across Germany and the United Kingdom. Highly regarded in his lifetime, particularly as a choral composer, today he is mostly known for his contribution to the violin music canon.