Emil Kronke
Emil Kronke (born November 29, 1865 in Danzig ; † December 16, 1938 in Dresden ) was a German composer of the late Romantic period .
Kronke's parents encouraged his musical talent at an early age. Emil Kronke was trained at the conservatories in Leipzig and Dresden. His teachers included Carl Reinecke , the Thomas organist Karl Piutti , Felix Draeseke , Theodor Kirchner and Jean Louis Nicodé . At the age of 22, Emil Kronke settled in Dresden, where he worked as a piano teacher and pianist and as a chamber music partner.
In addition to piano works, Emil Kronke wrote orchestral works with and without piano as well as smaller operas for various instruments, especially for flute.
Catalog of works (excerpt)
- op. 81 Suite in the old style for flute and piano
- op. 112 Chamber concert in the old style for flute and string orchestra
- op. 160 Second suite in the old style
- op. 165 Deux Papillons for 2 flutes and piano
- op. 184 paraphrases on a separate theme for 4 flutes
- op.210 hummingbirds. Smallest easy pieces for flute and piano
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kronke, Emil |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 29, 1865 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Danzig |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 16, 1938 |
| Place of death | Dresden |