Theodor Rogalski
Theodor Rogalski | |
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conductor, pianist | |
Years active | 1918 - 1954 |
Notable work | Three Romanian Dances, Symphonic Suite (1950), Two Symphonic Sketches (1929) |
Children | 2 |
Theodor Rogalski (April 11, 1901 - February 2, 1954) was a Romanian composer, conductor and pianist of Polish origin. He played an important role in the development of Romanian musical culture in the first half of the twentieth century.[2]
Life and career
After studying in Bucharest with
While continuing to explore the line opened by Burial at the outskirts and Dances for rain-Paparudele-, see Rainmaking (ritual) (both from the Two symphonic sketches) through the new technical approach of capitalizing the folk vein, with emphasis on rhythmic diversity, poly-tonal overlaps and a unique harmonic color, Theodor Rogalski composes, two decades later, in 1950, the symphonic suite Three Romanian Dances, which is a landmark of the Romanian music school of the time.[5]
The two decades, 1930-1950, in which composing remained in the background, were dedicated by the musician to conducting and building an ensemble, from its establishment to the level of a prestigious orchestra, today bearing the name of National Radio Orchestra of Romania. As such, he was the first conductor of the orchestra starting from 1930.[6]
The baton of first conductor was also offered to him at the "George Enescu" Philharmonic (1950-1954). In these last years of his life he also held the position of orchestration teacher at the
List of compositions
- 1918
- Sonata for piano (1921 - first mention of the "George Enescu" Composition Prize)
- 1919 - Piano Suite
- (1919 - 2nd mention of the "George Enescu" Composition Prize)
- 1920 -
- Paysage for piano - Pastoral for piano - Berceuse for cello and piano - Piece for cello and piano - Historiette for cello and piano - Minuetto for cello and piano - Parfum exotique for cello and piano - "Pavanne" for cello and piano - Idylle and Tambourin (For the motif "O du lieber Augustin") for string quartet - The song "Le Silence", on lyrics by CH. Batillot - Orchesterstuck (1923 - 2nd prize of the "George Enescu" Composition Prize) - Operetta Nina
- 1921
- Rondo - Sonet for piano - Aubade for piano
- 1922 - Winter for piano
- Romanzetta for piano - Suite for violin and piano: Aubade, Interlude, Sonet (1922 - mention of the "George Enescu" Composition Prize) - Andante from a projected Sonata for cello and piano - Vieille Chanson for two violins and viola - Fruhlingsnacht for 2 violins and cello - Andantino for string quartet - Dance for string quartet - 2 lieds for voice and piano on lyrics by R. Dehmel: Erlengang , Einst im Herbst - 2 lieds for voice and orchestra: lied on lyrics by Heine, untitled, Helle Nacht on lyrics by R. Dehmel
- 1924
- Idylle for piano
- Retrospective Serenade for piano
- 1925
- Ballad on Romanian themes for violin and piano - Bourree for cello and piano - Canon , for violin, cello and piano - String Quartet (1925 - 1st prize of the "George Enescu" Composition Prize) - Four Evocations for the soprano: The Song of the Wise, The Song of the Lover, The Song of the Rain, The Song of the Swing - Two Romanian Dances for winds, piano and percussion (1927 - mention in Venice) - Fresque Antique, ballet music [7]
- 1928
- La Chef (on romanian themes), for string quartet
- 1929
- Two Symphonic Sketches: Burial at the outskirts, Dances for rain-Paparudele- (Rainmaking ritual)
- Stage music for the "Don Juan" play by Victor Eftimiu
- 1930
- Three pieces for cello
- 1931
- Suite for oboe and piano
- 1932
- Two Capriccios for Orchestra
- 1933
- Three songs on folk lyrics for soprano and orchestra: Hora Ciciului , Willow, The Lazar
- 1940
- Three Romanian Ballads for tenor and orchestra: Iancu Jianu, Mihu the Child, Toma Alimoș
- 1941
- Festive March for Orchestra
- 1949
- 3 Pieces of Mechanical Music for Orchestra
- 1950
- Symphonic suite Three Romanian dances[8]
- 1951
- Soundtrack for the film Life Triumphs
Notes
- ^ [1] Theodor Rogalski - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music
- ^ Manolescu 2006, p. 5.
- ^ Griffiths, Paul. [2], Grove Music Online, Oxford University Press, retrieved 20 June 2020
- ^ Manolescu 2006, p. 30-50.
- ^ http://www.edituraunmb.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Th.-Rogalski-Trei-dansuri-romanesti-cuv.-inainte-si-pg.-1-2.pdf, p. 4-5
- ^ Manolescu 2006, p. 55-80.
- ^ [3] Theodor Rogalski - Theodor Rogalski - Compozitor Și Interpret (2013, Digipak, CD) | Discogs"
- ^ [4] Theodor Rogalski - Theodor Rogalski - Compozitor Și Interpret (2013, Digipak, CD) | Discogs"
References
Manolache, Laura (2006). Theodor Rogalski [Theodor Rogalski] (in Romanian). Bucharest: Casa Radio.