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5 June

June 5th: Carl Maria von Weber

Thomas Pitts Composer Of The Day, Europe, Germany 19th Century, Carl Maria von Weber, June, Piano Concerto No.1 in C-major, Romantic

Carl Maria von Weber c. 18 November 1786 – 5 June 1826

Piano Concerto No.1 in C-major Op.11, J 98

Carl Maria von Weber
By Caroline Bardua – 1. umnofil.ru2. GalleriX, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22630453

Carl Maria von Weber was a German composer, conductor, pianist, and critic, born in 1786. He is best known for his important role in creating German Romantic opera. Coming from a musical family, he was trained by notable teachers, such as Michael Haydn. Weber’s music combined German folk traditions with dramatic orchestration, helping to establish a unique national opera tradition.

His most famous work, Der Freischütz, features supernatural themes and folk melodies. This opera’s overture is still one of his most performed pieces today. Later, he composed operas like Euryanthe and Oberon, which continued to influence future composers, including Wagner.

In addition to opera, Weber wrote concertos and chamber music. His Clarinet Concertos are essential pieces for clarinet players, highlighting his talent for writing for woodwinds. As a conductor, he valued precision and emotion in orchestral performances, while also contributing to music criticism and theory, promoting a distinctly German operatic style.

4 June

June 4th: Agathe Backer Grøndahl

Thomas Pitts Composer Of The Day, Europe, Norway 19th Century, Agathe Backer Grøndahl, Female Composers, June, Romantic, Suite

Agathe Backer Grøndahl 1 December 1847 – 4 June 1907

Suite Op.20

Agathe Backer Grøndahl
By Unknown author – http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2002040813533468742046, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4488667

Agathe Backer Grøndahl was a Norwegian pianist and composer, born in 1847 in Holmestrand, Norway. From a young age, she showed remarkable musical talent. She studied piano under well-known teachers in Oslo and later moved to Berlin for further education. There, she learned from influential musicians like Theodor Kullak, Hans von Bülow, and Franz Liszt.

Grøndahl became one of Norway’s leading concert pianists, touring in Scandinavia and Europe. Her performances were celebrated for their emotional expressiveness and technical skill. After marrying conductor Olaus Andreas Grøndahl in 1875, she focused more on composing and teaching. She wrote over 400 works, mainly piano pieces and songs, often influenced by Norwegian folk music and the Romantic style. Despite facing hearing loss later in life, she continued to compose and remains an important figure in Norway’s musical history.

3 June

June 3rd: Georges Bizet

Thomas Pitts Composer Of The Day, Europe, France "Romantic", 19th Century, Georges Bizet, June, L'Arlésienne Suite

Georges Bizet 25 October 1838 – 3 June 1875

L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 and No. 2

Georges Bizet
By Étienne Carjat – http://www.metronimo.com/fr/portraits/show.php?start=0&file=bizet3.jpg&album=7, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126335

Georges Bizet was a French composer who lived from 1838 to 1875. He is best known for his opera Carmen, which is one of the most famous operas in the world. Born in Paris, Bizet showed great musical talent from a young age and entered the Conservatoire at only nine years old. He studied with well-known composers, such as Charles Gounod, and won the Prix de Rome in 1857, which allowed him to study in Italy.

Although he had talent, Bizet did not achieve fame during his lifetime. His operas like Les pêcheurs de perles and La jolie fille de Perth were not very well received. His last opera, Carmen, premiered in 1875 but received a mixed response. It became popular only after his death. Bizet passed away at age 36, never knowing the success of his work. Today, he is celebrated for his contributions to 19th-century French music.

2 June

June 2nd: Sir Edward William Elgar

Thomas Pitts Composer Of The Day, England, Europe 19th Century, 20th Century, June, Romantic, Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Sir Edward William Elgar

Sir Edward William Elgar 2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934

Serenade for Strings in E Minor Op. 20: 1. Allegro piacevole

Edward Elgar
By Unknown author – http://www.geocities.com/hansenk69/elgar3.jpg (broken link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126126

Edward Elgar was an English composer born in Worcestershire in 1857. He taught himself to compose music, learning through experience instead of attending a music school. Initially, Elgar worked as a teacher and violinist, but gradually, his compositions gained popularity. A significant turning point was the Enigma Variations, a set of musical sketches inspired by his friends. Among these, the piece called Nimrod is particularly famous for its emotional beauty.

Elgar also composed the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, especially March No. 1, which many people know from the patriotic song Land of Hope and Glory. His choral works, like The Dream of Gerontius, combine lovely melodies with powerful themes. Even though Elgar faced health problems later in life, he continued to compose beautiful music. He passed away in 1934, but his works remain an important part of British culture and are often played at concerts and ceremonies.

1 June

June 1st: Mikhail Glinka

Thomas Pitts Asia, Composer Of The Day, Europe, Russia 19th Century, June, Kamarinskaya, Mikhail Glinka, Nationalism

Mikhail Glinka 1 June [O.S. * 20 May] 1804 – 15 February [O.S. * 3 February] 1857

Kamarinskaya

Mikhail Glinka
By С акварели, приписываемой К. П. Брюллову – Глинка в воспоминаниях современников. — М. : Музиздат, 1955. С. 3. https://imwerden.de/pdf/glinka_v_vospominaniyakh_sovremennikov_1955__ocr.pdf, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61050363

Mikhail Glinka was a Russian composer born in 1804, often called the father of Russian classical music. Raised in a noble family, he received a good education that included early music training. Although he studied languages and science at first, his love for music led him to focus on composing. He spent time in Italy and Germany, where he learned from Western styles but aimed to create a unique Russian sound.

Glinka’s opera, A Life for the Tsar, premiered in 1836 and marked a significant moment in Russian music. It combined Russian folk tunes with Western traditions. His second opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila, although not as successful initially, later influenced many composers. Glinka’s works, such as Kamarinskaya and Valse-Fantaisie, showcased the beauty of Russian music. His legacy continues to inspire musicians worldwide. Glinka passed away in Berlin in 1857, but his contributions to music remain significant.

*Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) indicate dating systems before and after a calendar change, respectively. Usually, they refer to the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as enacted in various European countries between 1582 and 1923.

Jobi Talbot ,Potrait,2011, Credit: Johan Persson/

1 June

Joby Talbot (25th August 1971-) – Once Around The Sun, VI: June – Transit Of Venus

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Joby Talbot Born 25 August 1971

Once Around The Sun VI: June – Transit Of Venus

VI: June – Transit Of Venus

Joby Talbot

Joby Talbot is a British composer who has written for a wide variety of purposes and in a broad range of styles, including instrumental and vocal concert music, film and television scores, pop arrangements and works for dance.

In 2004, Joby wrote 12 pieces for five instruments, one for each month of the year.

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