Konrad Wölki was one of the composers in Germany who made the move from the traditional mandolin orchestra (Mandolinenorchester) to the modern mandolin orchesra (Zupforchester). His first compositions were big ouvertures intended for large orchestras in the more traditional style, but later he started to look back into history and start compose in a style …
Konrad Wölki (-> Wikipedia) (* 27. Dezember 1904 in Berlin; † 5. Juli 1983) has composed some works for a large mandolin orchestra with additional instrumentswhich are typically used in a symphony orchestra. Especially his Ouvertures in A-Major and F#-Minor were very popular in the 1930s and 1940s in Germany. Another composition from this time …
Some weeks ago I have discovered the NewMusicBox site when they published the Juilliard Commencement Speech of John Adams NewMusicBox, a multimedia publication from the American Music Center, is dedicated to the music of American composers and improvisers and their champions. NewMusicBox offers: in-depth profiles, articles, and discussions; up-to-the-minute industry news and commentary; a direct …
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I found a note about the french composer Tristan Murail in a twitter notice, and I tried to find some information about this composer. I found that he composed also music for guitar, and that at least two works for guitar / electric guitar are available at youtube. Tellur composed in 1977 is an interesting …
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