Arkady Luxembourg
Arkady Luxemburg (* 1939 ) is a Moldovan - American composer.
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Luxemburg received a Master of Arts at the University of Music in Chișinău , Republic of Moldova in the former Soviet Union , where he studied piano, composition and music theory. He worked as a teacher, concert pianist and song accompanist at various institutions around the world. His stations include the Republic of Moldova Academy of Music, Moldova College of Music, Republic of Moldova School of Music, San Diego State University , Mesa College, California Ballet and David Yellin College. Several of his students became known worldwide, including Oleg Maisenberg and Mark Seltzer .
Luxemburg has written several works on music theory and harmony. In 1967 he was named Moldovan composer of the year. He is a member of the Association of Composers and the ASCAP in the USA.
His most famous symphonic works include: Sinfonietta , Symphony for Strings, Two Concerts for Piano with Orchestra, Concerto for Violoncello with Orchestra, Symphony Fantasy Spring Melodies . Well-known works for piano solo are: Aquarelie , In Memory of Shostakowitsch , In Memory of Gershwin , Sonata, Sonatina, Bluses , Preludes .
Much of his work has been recorded. They are regularly released and played in the Czech and Slovak Republics , the former Soviet Union, Romania , Hungary , Israel , France, and the United States. In 1990 Luxemburg moved to Israel, where he continued his career as an interpreter, composer and teacher. Since 1995 he has lived in San Diego , California .
Works
Works for orchestra
- Sinfonietta
- Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 1
- Concerto for piano and orchestra No. 2
- Concerto for cello and orchestra
- Symphonic Ballad Andriesh , for orchestra
- Suite No. 1 for strings
- Suite No. 2 for strings
- Fantasy for piano and string orchestra
- Symphony Fantasy Spring Melodies
- Caprice, for flute and string orchestra
- Symphony Ballade, for voice and orchestra
- Waltz, for voice and orchestra
- Children's suite , for chamber orchestra
- Melody and Scherzo, for string orchestra
- Variations, for orchestra
- Symphony for strings
- Elegy and Ragtime , for orchestra
- Jugend Overture , for orchestra
- Poem , for strings
Works for various ensembles
- Preludes , 12 pieces for string quartet
- Suite for string quartet
- 3 pieces for string quartet
- Lullaby and Ostinato , for woodwind quintet
- Improvisation and Scherzo , for flute, cello and piano
- Lullaby and Humoresque , for brass quintet
- Hava Nagila. Arrangement for brass quintet
- Suite for 5 saxophones
- Blues and Rock and Roll , for 4 trombones
- Romance and Foxtrot , for 4 trumpets
- 3 pieces for 4 horns
- Prelude and Ostinato , for 4 violins
- Fröhlich Train , for violin ensemble and piano
- Passacaglia and dance , for flute, horn and piano
- Suite for woodwind quartet
- 3 pieces for clarinet and bassoon
- Three pieces for violin, viola and cello
Works for piano
- Sonata
- Suite Aquarelie , 8 pieces
- Suite In Memory of Gershwin 5 pieces
- Sonatina
- 3 pieces In Memory of Shostakovich
- Suite for Children in Volkston
- Bluses , 8 pieces
- Preludes , 12 pieces
- Children's album, 9 parts
- Suite for harpsichord, 4 pieces
- Preludes , 8 pieces
- Improvisation and Toccata
- Moods , five miniatures for piano
- Piano school, 220 pieces.
Other works
Various works for strings, brass, woodwinds, vocals and piano, choir, pop and jazz songs, music for theater and film.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Luxembourg, Arkady |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Люксембург, Аркадий Петрович (Russian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Moldovan-American composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1939 |