1870: Melodious max
He composed one of the best-loved works in the classical repertoire. He also briefly worked in Liverpool. But what else do we know about Max Bruch? Notwithstanding the cosy appeal of his most famous music – including the Scottish Fantasy, Kol Nidrei and the ever popular First Violin Concerto – he remains a surprisingly obscure and even misunderstood figure. Yet his compositional output was extensive and surprisingly varied, and deserving of far wider recognition …