Franz Poenitz

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Franz Poenitz
Memorial plaque on Platanenallee 4–6. Poenitz lived in the previous building of the current house.

Franz Poenitz (born August 17, 1850 in Bischofswerder , West Prussia , † March 19, 1912 in Berlin ) was a German harpist and composer .

Life

Franz Poenitz, actually Franz von Burkowitz, grew up with his uncle, who recognized and encouraged his musical talent as a violinist. Franz took his name Poenitz out of gratitude. At the age of six he gave concerts in Sweden. At the age of fourteen he was employed by the Royal Berlin Opera Orchestra. A short time later he became a chamber musician and stayed with this orchestra for almost fifty years.

meaning

Franz Poenitz enjoyed an excellent reputation as a harp virtuoso and his touch was considered ideal. In terms of composition, he took his inspiration primarily from the landscape and legends of the Scandinavian countries, which he often traveled to. In particular, he composed for his instrument with an enthusiastic romantic expression. At the end of the 19th century he also turned to the harmonium and brought this instrument to the front in the concert hall.

Works (selection)

  • op. 20 Elegy for violoncello, violin and harp
  • op. 21 Melody in folk tone (G major) for violin and piano
  • op. 22 Peace in Jesus, hymn with organ
  • op. 23 Idylle (Christmas piece in F major) for violin and harmonium
  • op. 24 Death Dance of the Willys for harp
  • op. 25 Three poems for voice and harmonium
  • op. 26 Two salon pieces for violin and harp
  • op. 27 Italian Romance (C major) for harp
  • op. 28 The fisherman for song and harp
  • op. 29 Three easy pieces for harp
  • op. 30 The 13th Psalm of David for song and harp
  • op. 31 Traum im Walde, Melody (E major) for violin and harmonium
  • op. 32 Sinfonietta, A minor for harmonium, violin and violoncello
  • op. 33 Nordic Ballad, E flat minor for harp
  • op. 34 Song of the Pilgrims for female choir and harmonium
  • op. 35 The Sparrows, song for 3 female voices
  • op. 36 Morning greeting, hymn for song and harmonium
  • op. 37 Little slumber song (G major) for harmonium
  • op. 38 Gnomentanz (G minor) for violin and piano
  • op. 39 Hymn for Harmonium
  • op. 40 Catalonian song (G major) for harmonium
  • op. 41 Memories of the Hardanger Fjord for harmonium
  • op. 42 Märchen (G flat major), solo piece for harp
  • op. 43 Little Defiant's Head
  • op. 44 Greetings of Peace (F major) for trumpet and harmonium
  • op. 45 Fantasy (B flat minor) for harp
  • op. 47 Bethlehem for harmonium
  • op. 48 In my memory / The blue spring eyes with harmonium
  • op. 49 The rune stone with harmonium protrudes into the sea
  • op. 50 Love may cry with a harmonium
  • op. 51 Leander with harmonium
  • op. 52 Gavotte / Minuet for harmonium and violin
  • op. 53 Don't say it any more with harmonium
  • op. 54 I find you with a harmonium
  • op. 55 Sunshine with Harmonium
  • op. 56 Three riders with harmonium
  • op. 57 In your love / a thousand times with harmonium
  • op. 59 To my mother with a harmonium
  • op. 65 Fantasy for 2 harps
  • op. 67 Prayer for the harp
  • op. 68 Sounds from the Alhambra for harp
  • op. 69 Trouvère, parlor piece for harp
  • op. 73 Capriccio for clarinet and harp
  • op. 74 Vineta, Fantasy for large orchestra with harp
  • op. 75 Spooky Gavotte for 2 harps
  • op. 76 Advent Sounds, Prelude for Harp
  • op. 77 Evening Peace and Nocturne for harp
  • op. 78 Mask joke for harp
  • op. 79 Am Strand, Fantasy for violin and harp
  • op. 80 Viking Journey, Fantasy in A minor for 2 harps

Web links

Commons : Franz Poenitz  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Lilli Lehmann , Berliner Lokal-Anzeiger, obituary, Berlin March 20, 1912
  2. ↑ Hans J. Zingel , Association of German Harpists No. 17, May 1972
  3. ^ Wilhelm Tappert , Small Journal No. 105, April 17, 1893
personal data
SURNAME Poenitz, Franz
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Burkowitz, Franz von
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German harpist and composer
DATE OF BIRTH 17th August 1850
PLACE OF BIRTH Bischofswerder , West Prussia
DATE OF DEATH March 19, 1912
Place of death Berlin