Henry Mazer
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Maestro music educator[2] | |
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Years active | 1948–2002[2][6] |
Labels | Jingo Records[7] |
Henry Simon Mazer
Biography
Born in
Mazer conducted hundreds of subscription concerts for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, often substituting for Solti on short notice.[5] Although initially described alongside Solti as the "new breed of virtuosi,"[15] not every review was positive: following his move to Taiwan, one Chicago critic described his performances as "dull readings."[16] Mazer, however, would end up with no shortage of fans.[6] In Chicago, however, he had seemed overshadowed by Solti, but was seen as dedicated and highly competent,[5] taking on more avant-garde works neither Solti nor others would touch.[5][17] Taiwan would be different.[6]
Mazer was first approached about coming to Taiwan as a guest conductor during his term with the Chicago Symphony and agreed to visit the country for four concerts in the summer of 1985.[18] After the success of the concerts, Mazer took on the challenge of developing a new orchestra in Taiwan – the Taipei Sinfonietta (later, the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra). "I could not help develop the Chicago Symphony Orchestra any further, whereas in Taiwan I could see plenty of development potential", he said.[6][14]
In 1990, Mazer brought the orchestra to perform in the
The most recent overseas tour was in 1995 to New York and
Despite the international recognition,[20] Mazer lead a very simple life while he was in Taiwan. He got along well with his Taiwanese musicians, some of whom he worked with for a decade and were regarded as his own children. Mazer said he found Taiwanese musicians to be more disciplined than those in the West, and thus more satisfying to work with.[21][6] "This wonderful island has given me the best musical experience of my life."[6][14][22]
Recordings
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- 1950 - Henry Mazer conducting the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra in "pops" favorites of the Ohio Valley. / 1950 / 12" Vinyl / Blackcrest Records[23]
- 1962 – Infinite Journey, Wernher von Braun / Johann Sebastian Bach / Bach Festival Choir / Florida Symphony Orchestra / Various Artists[24]
- 1992 – TPO Live 1: Music With Mazer [1], various composers / Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra[7]
- 1994 – TPO Live 4: Maestro Henry Mazer [2], various composers / Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra[1]
- 2003 – TPO Live 16 [3], various composers / Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra[25]
Awards
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In addition to awards and international critical acclaim for his music and recordings,
In Literature
Mazer makes an extended appearance in Sir Yehudi Menuhin's then-widely read autobiography Unfinished Journey.[21][39]
Personal life
In Taiwan, through "steely strength"[6] the energetic Mazer insisted on walking despite a serious injury and operation that "would have an ordinary person confined to a wheelchair forever."[6] Although Mazer would be survived by several children from his marriage,[5] Mazer lived alone in Taiwan after the death of his wife.[6]
Museums
The Taipei Philharmonic and Henry Mazer Music and Cultural Center in Zhongzhen District in Taipei was built in Mazer's memory. The lower level is dedicated to exhibits on the conductor. Visitors can view Mazer's former belongings, photographs, and listen to Mazer's music and videos on vinyl, CD, and DVD in listening rooms.[12][40]
Further reading
Chinese Wikiquote has quotations related to: Henry Mazer
- Chicago Tribune obituary[5]
- "Never Boring: an essay on Henry Mazer" (The China Post Obituary and related Blogspot article)[6][21]
- Zhu Hezhi, Conductor Henry Mazer: a life dedicated to Taiwan, 2003 ISBN 9576078563 (full-length trade press biography in Chinese)[2]
- Henry Mazer at Chinese Wikipedia (Significantly longer Chinese-language article)
- Henry Mazer-related articles on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Rosenthal Archives Blog
Archives
- CSO Music Directors section, Rosenthal Archives at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra 24+ linear feet[41]
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Archives[42]
- Miscellaneous additional public and private archives[43][44]
References
- ^ a b MusicBrainz musicbrainz.org 2017
- ^ ISBN 9576078563.
- ^ a b c d "Henry Mazer's Obituary on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 2002-02-09. Retrieved 2017-05-28 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ a b c "Henry MAZER". Altmeyer Obituary Archive. 13 August 2002. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l von Rhein, John (August 4, 2002). "Henry Mazer, 84: Longtime CSO associate conductor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Wille, Rolf-Peter (August 7, 2002). "Henry Mazer: Never boring". The China Post. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ a b MusicBrainz musicbrainz.org 2017
- ^ "Henry MAZER Altmeyer Obituary Archive". altmeyer.com. 13 August 2002. Archived from the original on 30 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "TAIPEI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA". Retrieved 2017-05-28.
- ^ Delacoma, Wynne (2002-08-03). "CSO conductor Henry Mazer dies". Chicago Sun-times. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05 – via Highbeam.
- ^ ":::Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra:::". Archived from the original on 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ a b "Taipei Philharmonic and Henry Mazer Music and Cultural Center". Taipei Travel. Archived from the original on 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- OCLC 5567286586.
- ^ a b c d Chen, Andrea (August 11, 1996). "Mazer's career as conductor blossoms in Taiwan". Taiwan Today. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ "Thursday, May 23, 1974 Page 29". The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware. May 23, 1974. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ Polkow, Dennis (February 23, 1989). "Solti Showing Off". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ISBN 9780253349149.
- ^ Marsh, Robert (1986-05-11). "The legacy of Henry Mazer // CSO artistic standards must not be compromised for any man or purpose". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05 – via Highbeam.
- ^ Dyer, Richard (October 10, 1995). "Taipei Sinfonietta: Bright sound, rare commitment". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ "Taipei Sinfonietta & Philharmonic Orchestra: TAIPEI SINFONIETTA & PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA". Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ a b c Wille, Rolf-Peter. "Never Boring: an essay on Henry Mazer". blogspot.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "A Memorial for Maestro Henry Mazer - Taipei Times". Taipei Times. February 7, 2003. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- ^ "Release group "Henry Mazer conducting the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra in "pops" favorites of the Ohio Valley." by Henry Mazer, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ "Florida Symphony Orchestra And Bach Festival Choir – Journey To Infinity". Discogs. 1962. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
- ^ MusicBrainz musicbrainz.org 2017
- ^ Delacoma, Wynne (May 23, 1986). "Conductor Mazer to retire in style". Chicago Sun Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ a b Fischer, Marion; Getz, Robert. "Irwin Leroy Fischer". injofferings.com. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ Reich, Howard (May 22, 1981). "Concerts provide forum for Chicago musical prodigies". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "February 27, 1977 – Page 29". Harvey Star Tribune. February 27, 1977. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Thursday, October 3, 1974, Page 50". Suburbanite Economist. October 3, 1974. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Kids Put on Folk Festival". Chicago Tribune. May 16, 1981.
- ^ "Petites Promenades- IP September 1978". www.lib.niu.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
- ^ Breu, Giovanna (1978-05-29). "For Lady Valerie, Opera Is Child's Play: Her Major Role Is Orchestrating Sir Georg's Life – Vol. 9 No. 21". PEOPLE. 9 (21). Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ^ "Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra 20th Anniversary" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- ^ "CSO Rosenthal Archivals on CSO Music Premiers" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- ^ "The Orlando Sentinel from Orlando, Florida on September 14, 1965 · Page 4". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ a b "Music to captivate young minds (March 25, 1973)". Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ISBN 978-0-231-03953-6.
- ISBN 0-88064-179-7.
- ^ "Taipei Philharmonic and Henry Mazer Music and Cultural Center 臺北愛樂暨梅哲音樂文化館". Retrieved 2017-06-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "CSO Rosenthal Archives Search Tips" (PDF). Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "In Memoriam: John F. Kennedy (Passacaglia) – Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Archives". Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Archives.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "New York Public Library Archives". Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Jacobs Pillow Archives". Retrieved 20 May 2017.