Josef Jonsson
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
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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 |