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[[File:Volkmar Andreae (1879–1962) um 1909.jpg|thumb|Volkmar Andreae in 1909 ]]
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'''Volkmar Andreae''' (5 July 1879{{spaced ndash}}18 June 1962)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://errol.oclc.org/laf/no%2093032124.html|title=LOC (citing New Grove for June 18th)|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref> was a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] conductor and composer.

{{short description|Swiss composer and conductor}}
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'''Volkmar Andreae''' (5 July 1879 – 18 June 1962)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://errol.oclc.org/laf/no%2093032124.html|title=LOC (citing New Grove for June 18th)|access-date=March 18, 2011}}</ref> was a Swiss conductor and composer.


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Andreae was born in [[Bern]]. He received piano instruction as a child and his first lessons in composition with [[Karl Munzinger]]. From 1897 to 1900, he studied at the [[Cologne]] Conservatory and was a student of [[Fritz Brun]], [[Franz Wüllner]], [[Isidor Seiss]] and [[Friedrich Wilhelm Franke]]. In 1900 he was a soloist tutor at the [[Munich]] Hofoper. In 1902 he took over the leadership of the Mixed Choir of Zurich (''Gemischten Chores Zürich''), where he remained until 1949, also leading the ''Stadtsängerverein Winterthur'' from 1902 to 1914 and the ''Männerchores Zürich'' from 1904 to 1914.
Andreae was born in [[Bern]]. He received piano instruction as a child and his first lessons in composition with [[Karl Munzinger]]. From 1897 to 1900, he studied at the [[Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln|Cologne Conservatory]] and was a student of [[Fritz Brun]], [[Franz Wüllner]], [[Isidor Seiss]] and [[Friedrich Wilhelm Franke]]. In 1900 he was a soloist tutor at the [[Munich]] Hofoper. In 1902 he took over the leadership of the Mixed Choir of Zürich ({{lang|de|Der Gemischte Chor Zürich|italic=no}}), where he remained until 1949, also leading the {{lang|de|Stadtsängerverein Winterthur|italic=no}} from 1902 to 1914 and the {{lang|de|Männerchor Zürich|italic=no}} from 1904 to 1914.


From 1906 to 1949 he led the [[Tonhalle Orchestra]] Zurich and from 1914 to 1939 the Conservatory of Zurich. (He was offered the opportunity of succeeding [[Gustav Mahler]] as conductor of the [[New York Philharmonic Orchestra]] in 1911, but he declined.)<ref>[http://www.musinfo.ch/index.php?content=maske_personen&pers_id=242&setLanguage=en Musinfo]. Retrieved 4 August 2014</ref> Later he worked as freelance composer in [[Vienna]] and worked internationally as a conductor (especially with the works of [[Anton Bruckner]]). He composed opera, symphony and chamber music, piano, violin, and oboe concertos, piano music, as well as choir music and songs. He died in [[Zurich]].
From 1906 to 1949, he led the [[Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich]]; and from 1914 to 1939, the Conservatory of Zürich. (He was offered the opportunity of succeeding [[Gustav Mahler]] as conductor of the [[New York Philharmonic Orchestra]] in 1911, but he declined.)<ref>[http://www.musinfo.ch/index.php?content=maske_personen&pers_id=242&setLanguage=en Musinfo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428011447/http://www.musinfo.ch/index.php?content=maske_personen&pers_id=242&setLanguage=en |date=2014-04-28 }}. Retrieved 4 August 2014</ref> Later he worked as freelance composer in [[Vienna]] and worked internationally as a conductor (especially with the works of [[Anton Bruckner]]). He composed opera, symphony and chamber music, piano, violin, and oboe concertos, piano music, as well as choir music and songs. He died in [[Zürich]].


He is mentioned in Chapter XXI of [[Thomas Mann]]'s novel ''[[Doctor Faustus (novel)|Doctor Faustus]]'', where he is cited as conducting the ''Thirteen Brentano Lieder'' by the fictional composer Adrian Leverkühn. This fictional concert is said to have taken place in 1922 in the Tonhalle in Zurich.<ref>Doctor Faustus by Thomas Mann. Knopf: 1997. Translation by John E. Woods, p. 196</ref>
He is mentioned in Chapter XXI of [[Thomas Mann]]'s novel ''[[Doctor Faustus (novel)|Doctor Faustus]]'', where he is cited as conducting the ''Thirteen Brentano Lieder'' by the fictional composer Adrian Leverkühn. This fictional concert is said to have taken place in 1922 in the [[Tonhalle, Zürich|Tonhalle]] in Zürich.<ref>Doctor Faustus by Thomas Mann. Knopf: 1997. Translation by John E. Woods, {{p.|196}}</ref>


His grandson is the conductor [[Marc Andreae]], who recorded various of his grandfather's works for the Guild label.
His grandson is the conductor {{interlanguage link|Marc Andreae|de}}, who recorded various of his grandfather's works for the Guild label.


== Works (Selection) ==
== Works (selection) ==
===Operas===
===Operas===
*''Ratcliff'', opera (1914)
*''Ratcliff'', opera (1914)
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===Orchestra===
===Orchestra===
* Symphony No. 1 in B flat major (unpublished, WoO)
* Symphony in B flat major (unpublished, WoO)
* Symphony No. 1 in F major (1900; recorded)
* Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 31 (1920; recorded)
* Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 31 (1920; recorded)
* Sinfonische Fantasie, Op. 7
* Sinfonische Fantasie, Op. 7
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* ''La cité sur la montagne'', festival music (1942)
* ''La cité sur la montagne'', festival music (1942)


===Concertante Works===
===Concertante works===
* Piano Concerto in D (1898; recorded)
* Piano Concerto in D (1898; recorded)
* Konzertstück in B minor for piano and orchestra (1900; recorded)
* Konzertstück in B minor for piano and orchestra (1900; recorded)
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* Violin concerto, Op. 40 (1935; recorded)
* Violin concerto, Op. 40 (1935; recorded)
* Concertino for Oboe and Orchestra, Op. 42 (recorded)
* Concertino for Oboe and Orchestra, Op. 42 (recorded)
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*''Li-Tai-Pe'', Eight Chinese songs for tenor and orchestra (1931; recorded) – inspired by the 8th-century poet Li Tai-peh (Li Taibai, aka [[Li Bai]])


===Choral works===
===Choral works===
*''Vater unser'' for mezzo soprano, women's choir and organ
*''Vater unser'' for mezzo-soprano, women's choir and organ
*''Das Göttliche'' for tenor, choir and orchestra (1900)
*''Das Göttliche'' for tenor, choir and orchestra (1900)
*''Charons Nachen'' for soloists, choir, and orchestra (1901)
*''Charons Nachen'' for soloists, choir, and orchestra (1901)
*''Schutzgeister'', cantata (1904)
*''Schutzgeister'', cantata (1904)
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*''Li-Tai-Pe'', Eight Chinese songs for tenor and orchestra (1931; recorded)


===Chamber Music===
===Chamber music===
* Piano Trio No. 1 in F minor, Op. 1 (recorded)
* Piano Trio No. 1 in F minor, Op. 1 (recorded)
* Violin Sonata in D major, Op. 4
* Violin Sonata in D major, Op. 4 (recorded)
* String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 9 (recorded)
* String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 9 (recorded)
* Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 14 (recorded)
* Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 14 (recorded)
* Six piano pieces for two hands, Op. 20
* Six piano pieces for two hands, Op. 20 (recorded)
* String Trio in D minor, Op. 29
* String Trio in D minor, Op. 29 (recorded)
* Notturno and Scherzo, Op. 30
* Notturno and Scherzo, Op. 30 (recorded)
* String Quartet No. 2, Op. 33 (recorded)
* String Quartet No. 2, Op. 33 (recorded)
* Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola and Violoncello, Op. 43 (recorded)
* Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola and Violoncello, Op. 43 (recorded)
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070120032647/http://www.editionsilvertrust.com:80/music-books-a-to-g.htm Volkmar Andreae sound-bites from chamber music works and short bio]
*[http://www.editionsilvertrust.com/music-a-to-b.htm Volkmar Andreae sound-bites from chamber music works and short bio]


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Latest revision as of 11:49, 31 July 2024

Volkmar Andreae in 1909

Volkmar Andreae (5 July 1879 – 18 June 1962)[1] was a Swiss conductor and composer.

Life and career

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Andreae was born in Bern. He received piano instruction as a child and his first lessons in composition with Karl Munzinger. From 1897 to 1900, he studied at the Cologne Conservatory and was a student of Fritz Brun, Franz Wüllner, Isidor Seiss and Friedrich Wilhelm Franke. In 1900 he was a soloist tutor at the Munich Hofoper. In 1902 he took over the leadership of the Mixed Choir of Zürich (Der Gemischte Chor Zürich), where he remained until 1949, also leading the Stadtsängerverein Winterthur from 1902 to 1914 and the Männerchor Zürich from 1904 to 1914.

From 1906 to 1949, he led the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich; and from 1914 to 1939, the Conservatory of Zürich. (He was offered the opportunity of succeeding Gustav Mahler as conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in 1911, but he declined.)[2] Later he worked as freelance composer in Vienna and worked internationally as a conductor (especially with the works of Anton Bruckner). He composed opera, symphony and chamber music, piano, violin, and oboe concertos, piano music, as well as choir music and songs. He died in Zürich.

He is mentioned in Chapter XXI of Thomas Mann's novel Doctor Faustus, where he is cited as conducting the Thirteen Brentano Lieder by the fictional composer Adrian Leverkühn. This fictional concert is said to have taken place in 1922 in the Tonhalle in Zürich.[3]

His grandson is the conductor Marc Andreae [de], who recorded various of his grandfather's works for the Guild label.

Works (selection)

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Operas

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  • Ratcliff, opera (1914)
  • Abenteuer des Casanova, opera (1924)

Orchestra

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  • Symphony in B flat major (unpublished, WoO)
  • Symphony No. 1 in F major (1900; recorded)
  • Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 31 (1920; recorded)
  • Sinfonische Fantasie, Op. 7
  • Kleine Suite, Op. 27 (recorded)
  • Notturno und Scherzo, Op. 30 (1919; recorded)
  • Music for Orchestra, Op. 35 (1921; recorded)
  • Li-Tai-Pe, Eight Chinese songs for tenor and orchestra, Op. 37 (recorded)
  • La cité sur la montagne, festival music (1942)

Concertante works

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  • Piano Concerto in D (1898; recorded)
  • Konzertstück in B minor for piano and orchestra (1900; recorded)
  • Rhapsody for violin and orchestra, Op. 32 (1920; recorded)
  • Violin concerto, Op. 40 (1935; recorded)
  • Concertino for Oboe and Orchestra, Op. 42 (recorded)
  • Li-Tai-Pe, Eight Chinese songs for tenor and orchestra (1931; recorded) – inspired by the 8th-century poet Li Tai-peh (Li Taibai, aka Li Bai)

Choral works

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  • Vater unser for mezzo-soprano, women's choir and organ
  • Das Göttliche for tenor, choir and orchestra (1900)
  • Charons Nachen for soloists, choir, and orchestra (1901)
  • Schutzgeister, cantata (1904)

Chamber music

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  • Piano Trio No. 1 in F minor, Op. 1 (recorded)
  • Violin Sonata in D major, Op. 4 (recorded)
  • String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 9 (recorded)
  • Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 14 (recorded)
  • Six piano pieces for two hands, Op. 20 (recorded)
  • String Trio in D minor, Op. 29 (recorded)
  • Notturno and Scherzo, Op. 30 (recorded)
  • String Quartet No. 2, Op. 33 (recorded)
  • Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola and Violoncello, Op. 43 (recorded)

References

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  1. ^ "LOC (citing New Grove for June 18th)". Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  2. ^ Musinfo Archived 2014-04-28 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 August 2014
  3. ^ Doctor Faustus by Thomas Mann. Knopf: 1997. Translation by John E. Woods, p. 196
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