Joseph Maria Wolfram
Joseph Maria Wolfram (born July 21, 1789 in Dobrzan , † September 30, 1839 in Teplitz ) was a Bohemian composer.
Life
Wolfram received a musical education at an early age and was already considered a talented musician at the age of 10. His first compositions were written in 1807.
Wolfram initially studied philosophy at the German University in Prague. He also took lessons in harmony with Joseph Drechsler . In 1811 he moved to the University of Vienna, where he began studying law. After taking the state examination, Wolfram worked as an official in the state government in Prague. In 1819 he changed to the services of the city of Teplitz as a magistrate, where he worked until his death and in 1824 took over the office of mayor.
In addition to operas, his musical works also include singspiele, songs, symphonies, string quartets and piano pieces.
Works
- Maja and Alpino or the enchanted rose , opera in three acts, premiered May 24, 1826 in Prague
- Der Bergmönch , Romantic Opera, premiered March 14, 1830 in Dresden
- The Candra Palace , heroic opera in three acts, premiered December 1, 1832 in Dresden
literature
- Constantin von Wurzbach : Wolfram, Joseph . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 58th part. Kaiserlich-Königliche Hof- und Staatsdruckerei, Vienna 1889, pp. 27–30 ( digitized version ).
- Robert Eitner : Wolfram, Josef . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 44, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1898, p. 128 f.
Web links
- Opera works and manuscripts by Joseph Maria Wolfram in the DFG opera project
- List of stage works by Joseph Maria Wolfram based on the MGG at Operone
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wolfram, Joseph Maria |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wolfram, Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | bohemian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 21, 1789 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dobrzan |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 30, 1839 |
| Place of death | Teplitz |