Joseph Marx
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Joseph Rupert Rudolf Marx (11 May 1882 – 3 September 1964) was an
Life and career
Marx was born in
A collection of Marx's criticisms and essays, Betrachtungen eines romantischen Realisten was published in Vienna in 1947. Just before he died he published a book on acoustics, tonality, aesthetics and musical philosophy entitled Weltsprache Musik (Vienna, 1964).[1]
As a composer Marx is chiefly remembered for his vocal music, particularly his more than 150
Marx died in his home city of Graz, aged 82.
Works
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Joseph Marx was mostly known for his significant contributions to the late Romantic and early modernist music eras. During his time in Vienna, Marx studied composition under the guidance of prominent composers such as Alexander von Zemlinsky and Guido Adler. He also became influenced by the works of Richard Strauss and Gustav Mahler, whose rich and lush musical language had a lasting impact on his own compositions. Some of his notable compositions during this period include:
- Symphony No. 1 in E Major Op. 26: This was Marx's first composition in reflections to the influence of late romantic composers like Richard Strauss and Gustav Mahler.
- Herbstsymphonie (Autumn Symphony) in E Major, Op: 44: This symphony, completed in 1919, is one of Marx's most renowned works. It captures the autumnal atmosphere with lush harmonies and evocative orchestration.
- "Nature's Pilgramage" (Natur-Trilogie): A Trilogy of orchestral symphonic poems including "Frühling" (Spring) Op. 63, "Herbst" (Autumn) Op. 66, and "Winter" Op. 67. These pieces vividly depict the changing seasons and showcase Marx's skill in orchestration.
Vocal works
Choral music:
- Ein Neujahrshymnus (A New Year's Hymn) for mixed chorus and orchestra (1914)
- Berghymne (Mountain Hymn) for mixed chorus and orchestra (1910)
- Herbstchor an Pan (Autumn Chorus to Pan) for mixed chorus, boys' chorus, organ and orchestra (1911)
- Morgengesang (Morning Chant) for male chorus and orchestra (1910)
- Abendweise (Evening Melody) for male chorus, brass orchestra, timpani and organ (1912)
- Gesang des Lebens (Song of Life) for male chorus and organ (1914)
Songs/Orchestral songs
- approx. 150 Lieder such as Nachtgebet and Marienlied, two dozen of which are also available as orchestral songs
- Verklärtes Jahr (Transfigured Year) for medium voice and orchestra (orchestral song cycle, 1932, also available with piano accompaniment)
Instrumental works
Orchestral music:
- Eine Herbstsymphonie (Autumn Symphony, 1921)
- Eine symphonische Nachtmusik (Symphonic Night Music, 1922)
- Idylle - Concertino über die pastorale Quart (1925)
- Eine Frühlingsmusik (Spring Music, 1925)
- Nordland-Rhapsodie (Nordic Rhapsody, 1929)
- Alt-Wiener Serenaden (Old Vienna Serenades, 1941)
- Sinfonia in modo classico for string orchestra (1944)
- Partita in modo antico for string orchestra (1945)
- Feste im Herbst (Autumnal Revelries, 1946)
Concertos:
- "Romantic Piano Concerto" in E major (1919–20)
- "Castelli Romani" for piano and orchestra in E-flat major (1929–30)
Other works
- Six piano pieces (1916)
- String Quartet in A major (1936, rev. in 1948 as Quartetto Chromatico)
- Quartetto in modo antico (1938)
- Quartetto in modo classico (1941)
- Two violin sonatas
- Works for cello and piano
- "Trio-Phantasie"
- Three works for piano quartet
- Organ pieces[2]
- Unpublished piano pieces
- Works for voice and chamber ensemble
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-522186-2.
- ^ a b Berkant Haydin, Stefan Esser (Joseph Marx Society, 2009). Chandos, liner notes to "Joseph Marx: Orchestral Songs and Choral Works. Retrieved 23 October 2014
External links
- www.joseph-marx-society.org - Official website of the Joseph Marx Society
- www.joseph-marx.org - Huge website on the composer Joseph Marx
- Wood, John (2008). "Program Note: Joseph Marx, Eine Herbstsymphonie (Autumn Symphony)". American Symphony Orchestra. Archived from the original on 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- Free scores by Joseph Marx at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)