Max Welcker

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Max Welcker (born December 4, 1878 in Augsburg ; † June 30, 1954 there ) was a German elementary school teacher , composer , organist , choir director , music teacher and publisher of musical works.

Life

Max Welcker studied at the teachers' seminar in the former Augustinian monastery in Lauingen . At first he lived on in Augsburg. After his apartment was destroyed in the air raids on Augsburg , Welcker moved to Krumbach in 1944 . There he was active until shortly before his death in 1954 as the conductor of the “Chorgemeinschaft Liederkranz Krumbach” and as the cantor of St. Michael .

As a composer, Max Welcker was active in both ecclesiastical and secular areas. Most of his works have been published by Anton Böhm & Sohn in Augsburg. For this publisher he also worked as an editor of works by other composers.

reception

Max Welcker's works were also distributed outside Bavaria during his lifetime. According to statistics, his Latin masses alone were performed in at least 26 Austrian churches in the first third of the 20th century.

His compositions are still in the repertoire of numerous choirs and ensembles - including simple church choirs, but also ensembles such as the Renner Ensemble , Spatzen-Quartett Regensburg and dimuthea.

On the official CD for the Bavarian Festival , a three-day event of the Free State of Bavaria in July 2000 in Regensburg on the occasion of the turn of the millennium , 11 of the 16 pieces were composed by Max Welcker.

The Schwäbische Zeitung wrote about his St. John Passion that "compared to the great passions, for example by Johann Sebastian Bach, [...] in terms of the cast it was modest, but not [...] what his own." Effect concerns. "

In 2018, a double CD "Lichterglanz vom Himmelszelt" was released in Dresden, which dealt with the Christmas carols composed by Max Welcker, including 18 previously unpublished German Christmas carols penned by Max Welcker. The 2 CDs also contain a large collection of compositions in which Max Welcker wrote "Silent Night! Holy Night!" by Franz Xaver Gruber processed and of course all six stanzas by Joseph Mohr in the original.

Own compositions (selection)

Church music works

  • The most important new responsories according to the Editio Vaticana to High Mass, Requiem, Vespers, Litany etc. (1949)
  • The four chorale credo after the Editio Vaticana in slight harmonization for organ
  • Singing for a Priest Anniversary Op. 11b for mixed choir
  • Do you hear the roaring (composed for the holy Whitsun festival) for three-part female choir and organ or harmonium op. 26, no. 2 C
  • O father full of mercy , German mass chants op. 30c
  • Six songs for Lent and Charwoche op.73a for mixed choir SATB, Anton Böhm & Sohn, Augsburg (1930)
  • German mass singing for the people for one-part choir with organ or harmonium accompaniment op.75
  • A star shines brightly for me, op. 76 Christmas carols in three parts (for upper voices) with accompaniment
  • On the feast of the patron saint ( patronage ) for male choir op. 79, published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165420086
  • The Christmas Song , folk double choir for 3 female voices with piano or harmonium accompaniment, op.81 no.3
  • Second German Singing Mass in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus op.85 for one-part choir with organ or harmonium accompaniment (1920)
  • Third German Singing Mass for one-part choir with organ or harmonium accompaniment op.86
  • German Advent Mass for 3stimm. Women's choir with organ op.96
  • Lord, to you, strong God , German mass chants op.100
  • Two songs on St. Joseph op.102
  • Requiem op. 106 for one-part choir / solo and organ
  • Francis hymn To Christians, praises the Man of God op. 108.2
  • Marienfreud, Marienleid , a wreath of flowers from God's maiden, cantata based on the joyful mysteries of the holy rosary for solos and three-part female choir with harmonium accompaniment, declamation and living images based on German masters, text: M. Xaveria Geßel, JBMV; op. 125, published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165 420 827
  • Christ the King, high in honor! op. 126, text: a for mixed choir a capella, text: Joh. B. Föhr, published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165420165
  • Jungfrau, Mutter, Königin , eight German Marienlieder for mixed choir a cappella op.133 , published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 642803107
  • For the Pope celebration: A boat strokes in quiet peace , text: Xaveria Gessel IBMV op. 138 OCLC 165 421 353
  • German Passion after Johannes op.139 for mixed choir
  • Don Bosco hymn (poem by Alfred M. Gosbert) op.142,1
  • Confirmation song Hehre, holy ceremony op. 143,2
  • For the wedding, three songs for three upper voices (3rd part ad lib.) With organ accompaniment op.148 , published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 642803122
  • Small Caecilien-Cantata op.150 for declamation, solos, choir and piano accompaniment, text: M. Xaveria Bessel, JBMV, published by Böhm in Augsburg OCLC 734099135
  • Solemn Easter song. Die Ostersonne rose up for mixed choir or male choir or 3-part female choir and organ or orchestral accompaniment op. 152, orchestral accompaniment by Christoph Lorenz Kagerer. Text: M. Benigna Kirmaier JBMV, published by Böhm, Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165 420 323
  • Second Requiem with Libera for four-part mixed choir a cappella op. 155 published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165 421 004
  • To holy brother Konrad from Parzham: Let a song of jubilation ring out. Text: M. Benigna Kirmaier JBMV op.158,3 Edition A for mixed choir a capella OCLC 165421285
  • The Christmas Gospel according to Luke op. 159,1
  • Primizlied Ein Priesterherz ist Jesu Herz for four-part mixed choir a capella op. 161 No. 2a, published by Anton Böhm & Sohn, Augsburg
  • German Sacred Heart Mass We kneel in humility Op. 166
  • The four Marian antiphons for Vespers op.167
  • Two chants for professions and clothing , for 2-3-part female choir and organ or harmonium op.173, Böhm, Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165 420 466
  • German Mass (with prayers) in honor of the Most Holy Virgin Mary op.178
  • The Savior is near! Four songs for the Advent season for 2-3-part female choir with organ or harmonium accompaniment op.180
  • Missa Gloria tibi, Domine for four-part mixed choir with organ accompaniment, op.183 (1936)
  • Fourth Volkssingmesse : The king who is supposed to approach  : for unison choir with organ or harmonium accompaniment, text: Sister Maria Stanislaus Steven, OSB, op. 187, Böhm, Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165421120
  • German Fast fair to you, O Lord, I raise my voice , Op. 190
  • Short and easy mass for soprano, alto (and 1 male part ad lib.) And organ op.193 (1913)
  • Altöttinger Singmesse Herr, on the altar's steps , text by M.Fr. Eisenlohr, for one-part choir with organ accompaniment, op.196
  • Missa Ite ad Joseph. Short, easy mass for soprano and alto (tenor and bass ad lib.) With organ accompaniment, op.199
  • For priest Saturday and all priest celebrations . Heiland Ew'ger Shepherd of Souls op. 201 No. 1 a) for mixed a capella choir op. 201 No. 1 b) for three-part female choir with organ accompaniment. Text: M. Benigna Kirmaier. Published by Anton Böhm & Sohn, Augsburg
  • Dear Mary, greetings! Text: Sister Maria Celine CSJ, op.202 / a for four-part mixed choir op.202 / b for three-part female choir with organ accompaniment, published by Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165 420 552
  • Farmer's Mass O Lord, I go to the Altar op. 205 for 1-2 part folk song & organ
  • Before you, oh God, with heart and mouth , wedding song op.217,1` for baritone & organ
  • German Christmas Mass for mixed choir (SATB) and violin
  • The great rabbi of Israel. Biblical drama from the time of Jesus Christ (1927)
  • Ave Maria Es wants to divide the light of day (text by Karl May ) for tenor solo and male choir (1927)
  • O you happy, O you blessed; Sicilian folk tune for mixed choir OCLC 165420945

Secular compositions

  • For a teacher's anniversary (also to be used for a name and birth party) op.12a for male choir TTBB, Augsburg / Vienna, Böhm & Sohn (around 1925)
  • Puppet waltz . op. 93/1. Text: M. Huber. For 3 voices with piano accompaniment, published by Anton Böhm & Sohn, Augsburg, Vienna
  • The three from the last bench op. 93/4 - Mir Drei san zu sorry for 3 voices and piano
  • Schuastabuam March op. 93/6
  • Das Lied vom Zwetschg'ndatschi op. 93/7 for male choir and piano
  • Dumpling song op. 93/9
  • Das Lachquartett op. 112/2 for male choir (TTBB) and piano
  • Praise to the barley juice op. 112/3 for male choir (TTBB)
  • Let all Joseph live! (Text by Joseph Röder) op.112,4
  • A praise of the white sausage op. 112/5 for male choir (TTBB)
  • Gurkenquartett op.112/ 11 for male choir (TTBB)
  • At the Engelwirt there is Kirchweihtanz op. 112/12
  • Our ' favorite food' op. 114/3
  • The Masskrug op.114/ 4 for male choir (TTBB)
  • The whole sky laughs at this op. 114,5 for gem. Choir a capella
  • A song about snuff op. 114/7
  • Herr und Frau Schwammerling op. 120/2 for 2 voices and piano
  • Die Zwei Dummköpf , humorous scene with singing op.120 No 5 for two equal voices and piano, text: Richard Meisl OCLC 760130002
  • Die 2 Ratschkath'ln op. 124/8 for 2 voices and piano or for mixed choir (SATB)
  • Musical congratulations: two and three voices with piano or harmonium accompaniment on the name day, birthday or anniversary of a clergyman, teacher, superior, head of the institute or sister op. 129/2. God greet you! published by Böhm in Augsburg OCLC 165 420 895
  • For the wedding, cheerful songs. Five helpers in need Text: Joseph Steck op.130.3. Edition B: For four male voices and piano, published in Böhm in Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165421217
  • The Umbrella Quartet op.130/5 for male choir (TTBB)
  • Die Feinschmecker op. 130/7 for male choir (TTBB), Böhm & Sohn
  • The four patients op. 130/10
  • Der Leberkas op. 130/12 for mixed choir (SATB) and piano or for male choir (TTBB) and piano
  • Our Mariandl. Schwank in one act by M. Bernardine Preis JBMV op. 132/1, Verlag Anton Böhm & Sohn, Augsburg and Vienna
  • On the wedding , op. 148/4 Incipit: Now God gave you, TextJoseph Steck, a for mixed choir OCLC 165421371 for male choir a cappella or for soprano and alto with accompaniment, Böhm, Augsburg and Vienna OCLC 165421374
  • The Busy Knitters op. 149/5 for 2 voices and piano
  • The cheerful Schnapsbrüder op. 149/6 for 2 voices and piano
  • The two cooks op. 149/7 for 2 voices (medium) and piano
  • Our G'sangsverein op.207 for male choir (TTBB)
  • When Men Knit op. 207/4 for voice and piano
  • The merry three, life is doubly beautiful, a cheerful trio; for three women or boys voices and piano Op. 211/3 , text: Maximilian Huber, Augsburg Böhm & Sohn, 1953 OCLC 724551685
  • The bad luck Jackl. Cheerful solo song with piano accompaniment , Verlag von Franz Feuchtinger Regensburg (1930)
  • Krumbacher Heimatlied (There is a quiet valley ...) (1950)
  • We give the very best (1950)
  • Dumpling quartet. Text: Maximilian Huber, Höfling, Munich 1950 OCLC 165 420 672
  • The Lost Radi (1950)
  • The Funny Mushroom (1950)
  • In kindergarten , one and two-part cheerful play songs for children from five to eight years with piano accompaniment, published by Böhm in Augsburg OCLC 642803106
  • Kitchen duet, little joke game for two girls' voices , courtier, Munich OCLC 165420686
  • Reiters Morgenlied for male choir. Text: Wilhelm Hauff , from: Three popular folk tunes OCLC 165420042
  • End of school, a song for children, for 1-2 part singing with piano, published by Höfling in Munich OCLC 165421032

Editing

Honors

The Max-Welcker-Weg in Krumbach has been named after him since 1972 .

Discography

literature

  • Maria Helfgott: The Organ Mass - An investigation of organ-accompanied masses from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 20th century. Dissertation, University of Vienna 2009, pp. 248, 254ff., 358f., 466f., 510

Web links

Digital copies

  1. ↑ Caspar Ett: Laudate dominum for four-part male choir as digitized version in the Bavarian State Library.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Services to the music in Krumbach - 60 years ago the choir director and rector Max Welcker died , Augsburger Allgemeine , July 3, 2014
  2. ↑ Wilhelm Ulrich Fischer: 1862-2012 - 150 years Chorgemeinschaft Liederkranz Krumbach 1862 e. V. Krumbach 2012.
  3. ↑ The Krumbacher Heimatlied on www.heimatverein-krumbach.de
  4. ^ Josef Gurtner (editor): The Catholic Church Music of Austria in the Light of Numbers (published by the Austrian Leo Society ), Baden 1936, p. 35ff.
  5. ↑ A special homage to beer , In: Mittelbayerische Zeitung , October 20, 2016
  6. ↑ Publications of the cultural department / CDs on the website of the city of Regensburg
  7. ↑ Welcker's Passion works like the big ones. In: Schwäbische Zeitung , April 10, 2007
  8. ^ Karl May Society (Ed.): Christ or Muhammed - Marienkalendergeschichten von Karl May. Reprint, Hamburg
  9. ↑ The Krumbacher Heimatlied
  10. ↑ www.strassenkatalog.de
personal data
SURNAME Welcker, Max
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German elementary school teacher, composer, organist, choir director, music pedagogue and publisher of musical works
DATE OF BIRTH December 4, 1878
PLACE OF BIRTH augsburg
DATE OF DEATH June 30, 1954
Place of death augsburg