Georg Schumann (composer)

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Georg Schumann
Georg Schumann in 1950
Born(1866-10-25)25 October 1866
Died23 May 1952(1952-05-23) (aged 85)
OccupationComposer

Georg Alfred Schumann (German: [ˈɡeː.ɔʁk ˈʃuː.man] ; 25 October 1866 – 23 May 1952) was a German composer and director of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin.

Life

Schumann was born at

Leipzig Conservatory for seven years, conducted an orchestra at Danzig from 1891–1896 and from 1896-1899 the orchestra at Bremen. In 1900 he became professor and director at the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin. In 1907 he became a member of the Prussian Academy of Arts
, in 1918 vice-president and finally in 1934 President.

Works (selection)

  • Symphonies:
    • Symphony No. 1, "Preis-Symphonie" in B minor (1887)
    • Symphony No. 2 in F minor, Op. 42 (1905)
  • Other orchestral works:
    • Amor und Psyche, Op. 3 (1888) for soloists, choir and orchestra
    • Celebration overture in C minor, Op.48 (1939)
    • Joy of Life overture, Op. 54 (1911)
    • Im Ringen um ein Ideal, symphonic poem Op. 66 (1916)
    • Orchestral Variations on Vetter Michel, Op. 74 (1930)
    • Ouvertüre zu einem Drama, Op. 45 (1906)
    • Serenade for Large Orchestra, Op. 34 (1902)
    • Symphonische Variationen über den Choral Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, Op. 24 (1900)
    • Variations and Gigue on Handel's "The Harmonious Blacksmith" for large orchestra, Op. 72 (1925)
  • Choral music:
    • Ruth op. 50 (1908)
    • Songs of Hiob, Op. 60 (1914)
  • Chamber Music
    • Cello Sonata in E minor, Op. 19 (1898)
    • Piano Quartet in F minor, Op. 29 (1901)
    • Piano Quintet No. 1 in E minor, Op. 18 (1898)
    • Piano Quintet No. 2 in F minor, Op. 49 (1909)
    • Piano Trio No. 1 in F major, Op. 25 (1900)
    • Piano Trio No. 2 in F major, Op. 62 (1915)
  • Piano Music:
    • Drei Stücke, Op. 1
    • Stimmungsbilder, Op. 2 (1886)
    • Traumbilder, Op. 4 (1890)
    • Improvisationen, Op. 7 (1892)
    • Drei Stücke, Op. 23
    • Sechs Fantasien, Op. 36
    • Ballade, Op. 65

Recordings

  • Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 2. Recorded by the Münchner Klaviertrio and released on cpo (777 712-2) in 2011.
  • Symphony No. 1 (Preis-Symphonie) and Serenade for Large Orchestra were released on cpo 3066793 in 2012.
  • Lieder. Recorded by Mary Nelson (soprano) and Mark Ford (piano) and released on Stone Records (B077MT8H1C) in 2017.

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