Friedrich Neumann (composer)

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Friedrich Neumann (born October 30, 1915 in Salzburg ; † November 22, 1989 ibid) was an Austrian composer and musicologist.

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Neumann studied violin and piano as well as composition at the Mozarteum . In 1937 he passed the piano examination there. Drawn up for military service, he managed to continue studying music while on vacation. In 1941 he graduated from the Mozarteum with a degree in composition. Afterwards he belonged to the conducting class of Clemens Krauss . In 1943 he took the piano pedagogical exam at the Leipzig Conservatory . He then took part in Hermann Abendroth's Kapellmeister course and deepened his studies in composition with Johann Nepomuk David . Friedrich Neumann graduated from the University of Graz with a degree in musicology in 1958 .

From 1945 to 1966 Neumann taught at the Mozarteum . He then taught at the Music Academy in Vienna, today's University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna , until his retirement in 1986 , where he was most recently full professor for composition and composition.

Neumann's scientific work is devoted to music theory and music pedagogical issues. His compositional work spans different genres. He wrote two symphonies, a concerto for string orchestra and various pieces for chamber ensembles, solo instruments and organ. He also composed songs and choral works.

Theoretical works

  • Synthetic harmony 1951
  • Tonality and atonality. Attempt to clarify 1955
  • The shape of the time. A lesson in musical rhythm . Two volumes 1959
  • The tone relationships. Phenomenon and Problem 1973

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Data based on Lynne Heller: Neumann, Friedrich. In: Oesterreichisches Musiklexikon . Online edition, Vienna 2002 ff., ISBN 3-7001-3077-5 ; Print edition: Volume 3, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 2004, ISBN 3-7001-3045-7 .
  2. ↑ Dissertation: The type of gradation in Mozart's sonata development . University of Graz 1958
personal data
SURNAME Neumann, Friedrich
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian composer
DATE OF BIRTH October 30, 1915
PLACE OF BIRTH Salzburg
DATE OF DEATH November 22, 1989
Place of death Salzburg