
He was born in Ukraine, specifically in Kharkov, which is now Kharkiv.
Bortkiewicz was of Polish descent, which influenced his musical style and compositions.
Bortkiewicz's compositions include symphonies, concertos, and operas, reflecting his diverse musical talents.
Biography
Early Life
Sergei Eduardovich Bortkiewicz was born on February 28, 1877, in Kharkov, which was then part of the Russian Empire and is now known as Kharkiv, Ukraine. He hailed from Polish nobility, with parents Edward and Zofia (née Uszyńska) Bortkiewicz. Bortkiewicz spent much of his childhood on the family estate in Artiomovka, where he began his musical education. He studied under notable instructors such as Anatoly Lyadov and Karel van Ark at the Imperial Conservatory of Music in Saint Petersburg.
Career Development
In 1900, Bortkiewicz moved to Leipzig to further his studies, where he was mentored by Alfred Reisenauer and Salomon Jadassohn, both of whom were students of the legendary Franz Liszt. He graduated from the Leipzig Conservatory in July 1902, receiving the prestigious Schumann Prize. After returning to the Russian Empire in 1904, he married Elisabeth Geraklitowa and settled in Berlin, where he began to compose seriously. His early career was marked by significant success, particularly with the premiere of his Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 16, in 1913, which was conducted by the composer himself.
Later Life and Legacy
Bortkiewicz's life took a turn in 1922 when he moved to Vienna, becoming a naturalized Austrian citizen in 1926. Throughout his career, he produced a rich body of work, including symphonies, concertos, and piano compositions. His music is characterized by its romantic style and emotional depth, reflecting his Polish heritage and the influences of his training. Bortkiewicz passed away on October 25, 1952, leaving behind a legacy as a significant figure in the Romantic music tradition, with numerous albums and compositions that continue to be celebrated today.
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Discography
A Romantic from Kharkiv: Music of Sergei Bortkiewicz2025
- 1.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B‐flat major, op. 16: I. Lento. Allegro deciso14:38
- 2.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B‐flat major, op. 16: II. Andante sostenuto6:15
- 3.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B‐flat major, op. 16: III. Molto vivace e con brio11:18
- 4.Lamentations & Consolations, op. 17: No. 1 in D minor4:22
- 5.3 Pieces, op. 24: No. 1. Nocturne5:51
- 6.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 1. Der Kalif Harun‐al‐Raschid1:46
- 7.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 2. Geschichte des armen Fischers3:07
- 8.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 3. Tanz der jungen Mädchen1:52
- 9.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 4. Orientalischer Tanz2:48
- 10.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 5. Das verzauberte Schloß2:09
- 11.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 6. Zobeïde4:29
- 12.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 7. Tanz der Trauer3:29
- 13.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 8. Tanz der drei Schwestern2:02
- 14.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 9. Bacchanale1:08
- 15.A Thousand and One Nights, op. 37: No. 10. Der böse Zauberer entschluepft aus der Flasche2:36
Ukrainian Masters2024
- 1.Violin Sonata in A minor, op. 18: I. Allegro9:30
- 2.Violin Sonata in A minor, op. 18: II. Andantino semplice8:12
- 3.Violin Sonata no. 2: I. The Word. Moderato con moto5:20
- 4.Violin Sonata no. 2: II. Aria. Andante con moto5:58
- 5.Violin Sonata no. 2: III. Burlesque. Vivo3:47
- 6.Violin Sonata in G minor, op. 26: I. Sostenuto - Allegro drammatico10:23
- 7.Violin Sonata in G minor, op. 26: II. Andante7:28
- 8.Violin Sonata in G minor, op. 26: III. Allegro vivace e con brio7:27
A Letter: Solo Piano Works2023
- 1.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: No. 4. Con slancio1:32
- 2.Trois Morceaux, op. 24: No. 1. Nocturne6:50
- 3.Lamentations and Consolations, op. 17: No. 2 in D major. Consolation3:23
- 4.Ten Preludes, op. 33: No. 8 in D‐flat major. Andante sostenuto e cantabile5:11
- 5.Four Pieces, op. 3: No. 3 in F‐sharp major. Gavotte‐Caprice4:50
- 6.Ten Preludes, op. 33: No. 7 in F‐sharp minor. Andantino3:47
- 7.Six Preludes, op. 13: No. 4 in C major. Appassionato2:08
- 8.Ein Roman, op. 35: No. 7. Ein Brief4:22
- 9.Six Pensées Lyriques, op. 11: No. 5 in A‐flat major. Poco moto con amabilita2:01
- 10.Ein Roman, op. 35: No. 3. Erwachende Liebe4:25
- 11.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: No. 3. Andantino3:29
- 12.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: No. 1. Con moto affettuoso4:06
- 13.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: No. 2. Ein Traum2:27
Chamber Music2022
- 1.Elegie in D-flat, op. 465:14
- 2.Im ¾ Takt in G, op. 48 no. 52:28
- 3.Berceuse in A, op. 15 no. 43:08
- 4.Im ¾ Takt in E minor, op. 48 no. 22:52
- 5.Suite, op. 63: I. Albumblatt in G. Andante2:54
- 6.Suite, op. 63: II. Walzer in E minor. Tempo giusto – Più lento2:13
- 7.Suite, op. 63: III. Méditation in E. Andante – Più mosso – Tempo I5:16
- 8.Suite, op. 63: IV. Espana in C-sharp minor. Allegretto – Vivace3:07
- 9.Trois Morceaux, op. 25: Romance in F6:52
- 10.Trois Morceaux, op. 25: Gavotte in D3:49
- 11.Trois Morceaux, op. 25: Valse in G3:19
- 12.Violin Sonata in G minor, op. 26: I. Sostenuto – Allegro dramatico – Un poco meno mosso – Adagio12:59
- 13.Violin Sonata in G minor, op. 26: II. Andante – Un poco più animato – Agitato – Cadenza – Tempo I – Andante lacrimoso10:15
- 14.Violin Sonata in G minor, op. 26: III. Allegro vivace e con brio – Vivace – Tempo I – Vivace – Moderato – Allegro vivace9:32
Piano Concertos 2 & 32018
- 1.Piano Concerto no. 2 "for the left hand only", op. 28: 1. Allegro dramatico6:14
- 2.Piano Concerto no. 2 "for the left hand only", op. 28: 2. Allegretto11:51
- 3.Piano Concerto no. 2 "for the left hand only", op. 28: 3. Allegro dramatico4:12
- 4.Piano Concerto no. 2 "for the left hand only", op. 28: 4. Allegro vivo7:07
- 5.Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 32: 1. Grave4:18
- 6.Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 32: 2. Cadenza1:55
- 7.Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 32: 3. Andante10:55
- 8.Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 32: 4. Lento. Maestoso. Solenne6:00
- 9.Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 32: 5. Moderato5:58
Piano Sonata no. 2, op. 60 / Three Mazurkas, op. 64 / Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58 / Fantasiestücke, op. 61 / Lyrica nova, op. 592016
- 1.Six Preludes, op. 66: No. 1 in F-sharp major. Andante2:35
- 2.Six Preludes, op. 66: No. 3 in E-flat minor. Moderato e cantabile2:26
- 3.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: Warum? Moderato1:44
- 4.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: Ein Traum. Sostenuto e molto tranquillo2:40
- 5.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: …und das Erwachen. Agitato3:12
- 6.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: Humoreske. Allegretto2:25
- 7.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: Sie tanzt. Tempo di Valse2:00
- 8.Fantasiestücke, op. 61: Serenade. Allegretto4:01
- 9.Lyrica nova, op. 59: Con moto affettuoso3:21
- 10.Lyrica nova, op. 59: Andantino3:01
- 11.Lyrica nova, op. 59: Andantino3:04
- 12.Lyrica nova, op. 59: Con slancio1:06
- 13.Three Mazurkas, op. 64: No. 1 in A minor. Moderato2:25
- 14.Three Mazurkas, op. 64: No. 2 in E major. Allegro cantabile2:38
- 15.Three Mazurkas, op. 64: No. 3 in G-flat major. Vivace e con brio1:23
- 16.España, op. 63 no. 42:49
- 17.Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58: Im Walde. Andantino2:12
- 18.Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58: Dorftanz. Allegro vivace1:15
- 19.Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58: An der Donau. Allegro commodo1:35
- 20.Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58: Spiel der Wellen. Con moto2:51
- 21.Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58: Dubrovnik (Nocturne). Andante2:30
- 22.Jugoslavische Suite, op. 58: Belgrad: Am Teresia-Platz. Allegro1:50
- 23.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: Allegro ma non troppo7:36
- 24.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: Allegretto5:38
- 25.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: Andante misericordioso6:46
- 26.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: Agitato (ma poco a poco animando)3:01
Piano Works, Vol. 8-92012
- 1.Impressions, op. 4: No. 1. Vieux portrait2:53
- 2.Impressions, op. 4: No. 2. étude d'oiseaux1:34
- 3.Impressions, op. 4: No. 3. Tempête1:30
- 4.Impressions, op. 4: No. 4. Apres la pluie4:40
- 5.Impressions, op. 4: No. 5. Bergers et Bergères3:01
- 6.Impressions, op. 4: No. 6. Au claire de la lune6:28
- 7.Impressions, op. 4: No. 7. Bal masqué3:02
- 8.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 1. Begegnung3:55
- 9.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 2. Plauderei4:07
- 10.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 3. Erwachende Liebe5:23
- 11.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 4. Auf dem Ball3:13
- 12.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 5. Enttäuschung4:04
- 13.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 6. Vorwürfe2:03
- 14.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 7. Ein Brief4:17
- 15.Ein Roman für Klavier, op. 35: No. 8. Höchstes Glück2:11
- 16.3 Morceaux, op. 6: No. 2. Valse triste4:03
- 17.3 Morceaux, op. 6: No. 3. Étude3:00
- 18.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 1. Karl Iwanowitsch, Der Lehrer1:31
- 19.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 2. Maman3:20
- 20.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 3. Der Vater1:08
- 21.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 4. Grisha, der wandernde Mönch3:14
- 22.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 5. Katienka und Liubotschka1:32
- 23.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 6. Kindheit (Kapitel 15)2:23
- 24.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 7. Natalia Sawischna (Die Amme)2:49
- 25.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 8. Die Jagd1:40
- 26.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 9. Robinson-Spiele1:14
- 27.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 10. Vielleicht erste Liebe2:26
- 28.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 11. Die Gäste kommen0:49
- 29.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 12. Quadrille2:46
- 30.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 13. Mazurka2:21
- 31.Kindheit (Nach dem Roman von Leo Tolstoy), op. 39: No. 14. Der Tod der Mutter4:02
Piano Works, Vol. 72012
- 1.2 Morceaux, op. 7: No. 1. Melodie4:47
- 2.2 Morceaux, op. 7: No. 2. Menuet-Fantasie5:17
- 3.3 Morceaux, op. 12: No. 1. Mazurka4:48
- 4.3 Morceaux, op. 12: No. 2. Gavotte3:12
- 5.3 Morceaux, op. 12: No. 3. Polonaise8:32
- 6.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 1 in F-sharp major: Allegretto1:24
- 7.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 2 in B minor: Andante2:41
- 8.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 3 in E major: Con moto1:12
- 9.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 4 in F-sharp major: Sostenuto2:56
- 10.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 5 in D major: Allegro1:16
- 11.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 6 in F-sharp minor: Andantino dolente4:36
- 12.7 Preludes, op. 40: No. 7 in E major: Appassionato1:17
- 13.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 1. The Princess and the Pea1:21
- 14.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 2. The Clock1:54
- 15.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 3. The Hardy Tin Soldier1:31
- 16.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 4. The Angel2:51
- 17.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 5. Little Ida's Flowers2:03
- 18.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 6. Nightingale4:45
- 19.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 7. It Is Quite Certain1:39
- 20.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 8. The Child in the Grave4:06
- 21.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 9. The Butterfly2:45
- 22.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 10. The Ugly Duckling3:32
- 23.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 11. Golden Treasure2:27
- 24.Aus Andersen's Marchen, op. 30: No. 12. The Metal Pig2:20
Piano Works, Vol. 62011
- 1.Prelude, op. 6 no. 15:16
- 2.Esquisses de Crimée, op. 8: No. 1. Les Rochers d'Outche-Coche8:08
- 3.Esquisses de Crimée, op. 8: No. 2. Caprices de la mer4:00
- 4.Esquisses de Crimée, op. 8: No. 3. Idylle orientale5:12
- 5.Esquisses de Crimée, op. 8: No. 4. Chaos2:47
- 6.Im 3/4 Takt, op. 48: No. 1. Moderato2:16
- 7.Im 3/4 Takt, op. 48: No. 2. Un poco sostenuto2:37
- 8.Im 3/4 Takt, op. 48: No. 3. Allegro giocoso1:18
- 9.Im 3/4 Takt, op. 48: No. 4. Allegro moderato2:36
- 10.Im 3/4 Takt, op. 48: No. 5. Allegro vivace2:13
- 11.Im 3/4 Takt, op. 48: No. 6. Allegro robusto2:11
- 12.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: I. Con moto affettuoso4:10
- 13.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: II. Andantino3:57
- 14.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: III. Andantino3:07
- 15.Lyrica Nova, op. 59: IV. Con slancio1:49
- 16.4 Morceaux, op. 3: No. 1. Capriccio5:45
- 17.4 Morceaux, op. 3: No. 2. Etude6:04
- 18.4 Morceaux, op. 3: No. 3. Gavotte-Caprice4:19
- 19.4 Morceaux, op. 3: No. 4. Primula veris5:14
Piano Works, Vol. 52011
- 1.4 Pieces for Piano: No. 1. Ballada6:57
- 2.4 Pieces for Piano: No. 2. Mazurka2:55
- 3.4 Pieces for Piano: No. 3. Etude in A major "Fontaine lumineuse"5:03
- 4.4 Pieces for Piano: No. 4. Etude in E-flat major2:01
- 5.3 Morceaux, op. 24: No. 1. Nocturne in E-flat major "Diana"6:04
- 6.3 Morceaux, op. 24: No. 2. Valse grotesque "Satyre"3:55
- 7.3 Morceaux, op. 24: No. 3. Impromptu in E-flat major "Eros"6:07
- 8.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 1. La Blonde1:40
- 9.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 2. La Rousse1:58
- 10.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 3. La Brune2:16
- 11.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 4. La Philosophe4:21
- 12.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 5. La Poète6:29
- 13.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 6. Le Héros2:18
- 14.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 7. Le Mystérieux inconnu1:47
- 15.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 8. Le Jongleur2:05
- 16.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 9. Celui qui aime au clair de la lune6:34
- 17.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 10. Don Quichotte2:09
- 18.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 11. Hamlet5:13
- 19.12 Études nouvelles, op. 29: No. 12. Falstaff2:27
Piano Works, Vol. 42010
- 1.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: I. Allegro ma non troppo8:08
- 2.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: II. Allegretto5:42
- 3.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: III. Andante misericordioso8:33
- 4.Piano Sonata no. 2 in C-sharp minor, op. 60: IV. Agitato3:33
- 5.Aus meiner Kindheit, op. 14: I. What the Nurse Sang3:16
- 6.Aus meiner Kindheit, op. 14: II. The Dark Room3:00
- 7.Aus meiner Kindheit, op. 14: III. The Dancing Lesson3:26
- 8.Aus meiner Kindheit, op. 14: IV. First Love3:28
- 9.Aus meiner Kindheit, op. 14: V. First Sorrow2:52
- 10.Aus meiner Kindheit, op. 14: VI. When I Am a Man2:39
- 11.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 1. Allegre commondo e con anima in F major1:57
- 12.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 2. Andante sostenuto e funebre in E-flat major4:23
- 13.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 3. Allegro con spirito in B-flat major2:06
- 14.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 4. Andantino poco moto con morbidezza A major2:50
- 15.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 5. Vivace in A-flat major2:14
- 16.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 6. Sostenuto in G-sharp minor5:12
- 17.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 7. Vivacissimo e brioso in C-sharp major1:42
- 18.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 8. Lamentoso con gran espressione in D-flat major5:55
- 19.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 9. Allegro di molto in F-sharp minor1:45
- 20.10 Piano Etudes, op. 15: No. 10. Presto furioso in E minor2:04
Piano Works, Vol. 32009
- 1.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: I. Preparing His Travel0:51
- 2.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: II. The Sleight Drive1:17
- 3.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: III. The Farewell2:03
- 4.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: IV. The Train's Departure1:29
- 5.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: V. Through the Steps1:09
- 6.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: VI. In Poland1:54
- 7.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: VII. Venice, "Songs of the Gondelier"3:34
- 8.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: VIII. Naples1:19
- 9.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: IX. France1:49
- 10.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: X. Spain1:05
- 11.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: XI. England, "Scotch Reel"0:48
- 12.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: XII. Old Germany1:34
- 13.The Little Wanderer, op. 21: XIII. Norway1:23
- 14.6 Preludes, op. 13: No. 1 in E-flat major: Cantabile ma sempre poco animato1:51
- 15.6 Preludes, op. 13: No. 2 in C minor: Moderato1:31
- 16.6 Preludes, op. 13: No. 3 in A major: Allegretto con grazia1:37
- 17.6 Preludes, op. 13: No. 4 in C-sharp minor: Appassionato1:29
- 18.6 Preludes, op. 13: No. 5 in A-flat major: Andantino placido5:48
- 19.6 Preludes, op. 13: No. 6 in C major: Assai moto ma sempre con espressione1:56
- 20.Marionettes, op. 54: I. Russian Peasant Girl1:36
- 21.Marionettes, op. 54: II. The Cossack1:04
- 22.Marionettes, op. 54: III. The Spanish Lady2:10
- 23.Marionettes, op. 54: IV. The Tirolese1:12
- 24.Marionettes, op. 54: V. The Gipsy0:42
- 25.Marionettes, op. 54: VI. The Marchioness1:03
- 26.Marionettes, op. 54: VII. The Chinese1:06
- 27.Marionettes, op. 54: VIII. Teddy Bear1:23
- 28.Marionettes, op. 54: IX. Punch-Harlequim1:46
- 29.Piano Sonata no. 1 in B major, op. 9: I. Allegro ma non troppo9:20
- 30.Piano Sonata no. 1 in B major, op. 9: II. Andante mesto e molto espressivo7:22
- 31.Piano Sonata no. 1 in B major, op. 9: III. Presto4:37
Piano Works, Vol. 22008
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Piano Works, Vol. 12007
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Symphonies no. 1 in D & no. 2 in E-flat2002
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Piano Music - 11997
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The Romantic Piano Concerto, Volume 4: Arensky: Piano Concerto in F minor, op. 2 / Fantasia on Russian Folksongs, op. 48 / Bortkiewicz: Piano Concerto no. 1, op. 161993
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Works for Piano1991
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Also known as: Sergei Bortkiewicz, Sergei Eduardovich Bortkiewicz, Сергей Эдуардович Борткевич
Sergei Eduardovich Bortkiewicz was a Romantic composer and pianist. He moved to Vienna in 1922 and became a naturalized Austrian citizen in 1926.
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