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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
German composer, organist, and/or teacher or? | |||
* | * Born on June 8, 1810 in Zwickau, Saxony, Germany | ||
* | * 1817 studied piano lessons with J. G. Kuntsch (organist at St. Marien, Zwickau) | ||
* | * 1840 Married Clara Weick | ||
* | * 1845 studied the works of Bach and counterpoint. | ||
* Died on July 29, 1856 in Endenich, nr Bonn, Germany | |||
For details, see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | 1845 His most significant composing period for the organ. He and his wife Clara studied the works of Bach and counterpoint. He rented a pedal piano in order to master the basics of organ technique. He wrote ''Skizzen'' op. 58, six ''Studien''op. 56 and ''Sechs Fugen uber den Namen: Bach'' op. 60. These were written initally for the pedal piano or harmonium. His style of composing in these works are of experimentation. His ''Studien'' op. 56 are written in canon style. The style is mainly focused on the keyboard. He is a romantic in his harmonies and expressive style. | ||
For details, see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Schumann Robert Schumann article on Wikipedia]. | |||
==List of Organ Works== | ==List of Organ Works== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:49, 10 September 2014
Synopsis
German composer, organist, and/or teacher or?
- Born on June 8, 1810 in Zwickau, Saxony, Germany
- 1817 studied piano lessons with J. G. Kuntsch (organist at St. Marien, Zwickau)
- 1840 Married Clara Weick
- 1845 studied the works of Bach and counterpoint.
- Died on July 29, 1856 in Endenich, nr Bonn, Germany
1845 His most significant composing period for the organ. He and his wife Clara studied the works of Bach and counterpoint. He rented a pedal piano in order to master the basics of organ technique. He wrote Skizzen op. 58, six Studienop. 56 and Sechs Fugen uber den Namen: Bach op. 60. These were written initally for the pedal piano or harmonium. His style of composing in these works are of experimentation. His Studien op. 56 are written in canon style. The style is mainly focused on the keyboard. He is a romantic in his harmonies and expressive style.
For details, see the Robert Schumann article on Wikipedia.
List of Organ Works
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Registration and Organs
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