Background
BRAUNFELS, Michael was born on April 3, 1917 in Munich. Son of Walter and Bertele (von Hildebrand) Braunfels.
BRAUNFELS, Michael was born on April 3, 1917 in Munich. Son of Walter and Bertele (von Hildebrand) Braunfels.
Piano in Basle under Paul Baumgartner and composition with Frank Martin.
2 piano concertos, Cembaloconcerto 1956, Oboe concerto 1960, Symphony for 12 celli 1975, Concerto for cello and piano with orchestra 1976, Concerto for string trio and string orchestra 1978, Das Parlament (variations for orchestra) 1982, Sinfonietta serena seria 1984, The King"s Messenger (musical for children), chamber music, lieder and piano musicProfessor, of Piano, Cologne Music College since 1954.
Married Mechthild Russel in 1954.