Josef Jonsson

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Josef Petrus Jonsson (born June 21, 1887 in Enköping , † May 9, 1969 in Norrköping ) was a Swedish composer.

Jonsson studied piano and later had instrumentation lessons from Ivar Hellman . From 1922 to 1966 he was a music critic for Östergötlands Folkblad . He composed symphonies and other orchestral works, a violin concerto, a cantata, chamber music works, piano pieces and songs.

Works

  • Korallrevet , symphonic poem for baritone, choir and orchestra, 1916
  • Symphony No. 1 "Nordland" , 1919-22
  • Symphony No. 2 , 1931
  • Missa solemnis for choir, orchestra and organ, 1934
  • Symphony No. 3 , 1947
  • Chamber Symphony , 1949
  • Violin Concerto , 1960
  • Festival Prelude for orchestra, 1961
  • Cantata for speaking choir, female choir, solos, flutes and piano, 1962
personal data
SURNAME Jonsson, Josef
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Jonsson, Josef Petrus (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swedish composer
DATE OF BIRTH June 21, 1887
PLACE OF BIRTH Enkoping
DATE OF DEATH May 9, 1969
Place of death Norrkoping