Ion Dumitrescu (composer)

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Ion Dumitrescu (born May 20, . Jul / 2. June  1913 greg. In Oteşani , county Valcea , † 6. September 1996 in Bucharest ) was a Romanian composer .

Ion Dumitrescu studied at the Bucharest Conservatory . In 1939/50 he worked as a conductor of the Bucharest National Theater and has been a professor at the Conservatory ever since. Since 1963 he was President of the Romanian Composers Union.

Dumitrescu was mainly a symphonic composer. His works are characterized by their concise themes and lively coloring. He was the brother of Gheorghe Dumitrescu .

Works

  • Orchestral music:
    • 2 symphonies (1955 and 1967)
    • Symphonic Prelude (1952)
    • Sinfonietta (1957)
    • 3 suites (1938, 1940 and 1944)
    • "Poetry" for violoncello and orchestra (1940)
    • Concerto for string orchestra (1961)
  • Chamber music:
    • String Quartet in C major (1950)
    • Piano Sonata (1938)

Ion Dumitrescu has also composed numerous works of incidental music, film music, choirs and songs.

personal data
SURNAME Dumitrescu, Ion
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Romanian composer
DATE OF BIRTH June 2, 1913
PLACE OF BIRTH Oteșani , Vâlcea County
DATE OF DEATH September 6, 1996
Place of death Bucharest