Theodor Hausmann (composer)
Theodor Hausmann (born December 9, 1880 in Elberfeld , † June 19, 1972 in Weinheim ) was a German composer .
Life
Even as a child, Theodor Hausmann showed a musical talent on the piano. For the strictly Calvinist father, however, the performance of secular works was unacceptable and he forbade further, better musical training. Theodor Hausmann therefore first completed a commercial apprenticeship. After the death of his father in 1913 he switched to music and studied first under W. Franke and Hermann Unger in Cologne and after the First World War under Julius Weismann in Freiburg, Joseph Haas in Munich and Hermann Grabner in Leipzig.
After completing his studies, he got a position as assistant to conductor Philipp Wolfrum at the Philharmonic Orchestra in Heidelberg. A year later, Theodor Hausmann was appointed conductor of the Remscheid Opera Orchestra. After a few mental breakdowns, Theodor Hausmann went to Icking for a cure. There he recovered and turned to composing. After initial successes, he moved back to Heidelberg, where he made a name for himself as a composer and teacher.
In old age he moved to live with a relative in South Africa for a short time, but he could not stand the country and the people and returned to Germany. Theodor Hausmann died in a retirement home in Weinheim. He was unmarried and had no children.
His Cello Sonata op.30 from 1935 is one of Theodor Hausmann's best works. The work was premiered by the renowned cellist Ludwig Hoelscher and was in his repertoire for many years.
Musical works (selection)
- String quartet op.9
- Piano trio op.12
- Violin Sonata op.16
- Cello Sonata op.30
- Variations on the folk song "Do you know how many little stars stand?" , For piano op.31
- String trio op.34
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hausmann, Theodor |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 9, 1880 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Elberfeld |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 19, 1972 |
| Place of death | Weinheim |