Lot of 6: Classical Composers

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Wagner Verdi Tschaikowsky Grieg Bach Haydn Beethoven Mozart Schubert Schumann Brahms Liszt

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RICHARD WAGNER Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, May 22, 1813. When he was fifteen he became so inspired upon hearing one of Beethoven's sym- phonies he decided to become a musician. He worked very hard and finally won recognition through the performance of his opera Rienzi. Tannhauser, Lohengrin, and Parsifal, which was his last work, are among his more popular com- positions. Wagner died Feb. 13, 1883. GUISEPPE VERDI Born in Italy, Oct. 10, 1813, Verdi as a boy was indifferent to every- thing except music. When only ten, he was appointed to succeed his teacher as organist. A musical organization provided Verdi with a scholarship for two years' study in Milan. Eventually he became in great demand as a composer and is best remembered, perhaps, for his much loved operas, Rigoletto, III Trovatore and La Traviata. Verdi died on Jan. 27, 1901. MUSIC LOVERS' SERIES NO. 1-5/6 Manufactured Exclusively For BOSTON MUSIC CO. By 1114212345-By Colgate COLGATE STUDIOS DIVISION THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A PETER ILYITCH TSCHAIKOWSKY Born in Russia, May 7, 1840, Tschaikowsky, in early youth, did not show obvious signs of musical talent, although he studied with excellent teachers. However, he became disgusted with himself and determined to study with real earnest- ness and to make music his life work. The results are well known and among his many compositions, perhaps the famous Sixth Symphony and the Nut Cracker Suite are best known. Tschaikowsky died Nov. 6, 1893. EDVARD GRIEG Grieg was born in Norway, June 15, 1843. His ancestry was Scotch. on his father's side. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory but throughout his life his interest was constantly directed to the treasures in Norwegian folk-music. Here he found his great inspiration and pursued it. Perhaps his most noted composition is his incidental music to Ibsen's "Peer Gynt." Some- one has said that Grieg's music "carries the fragrance of his native pine woods into the concert room." His death occurred Sept. 7, 1907. MUSIC LOVERS' SERIES NO. 1-6/6 Manufactured Exclusively For BOSTON MUSIC CO. By "1 11142-12345 By Colgate COLGATE STUDIOS DIVISION THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Born in Germany, March 23, 1685, Bach's ancestors for four genera- tions were skilled musicians. Most of his career was spent as organist and choral director of various churches. Although he wrote many symphonies, concerti, and other secular works Bach is chiefly famous for his religious music. Bach died July 28, 1750. JOSEF HAYDN Born in Austria, March 31, 1732, Haydn was "en called "The Father of ." In spite of great hardships he made his way steadily by diligent study and practice, his compositions attract- ing the attention of Prince Nicholas Esterhazy and he remained in the service of this noted family for years. During this period he presented a tremendous number of compositions, After the passing of Prince Esterhazy, Haydn had a very successful period in London. He died on March 27, 1809. MUSIC LOVERS' SERIES NO. 1-1/6 Manufactured Exclusively For BOSTON MUSIC CO. By COLGATE STUDIOS DIVISION THE DIAMOND MATCH CO.N.Y.C. 11142-12345 - By Colgate LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany, Dec. 16, 1770. At the age of thirty he began to grow deaf and in later years he was unable to hear his own compositions, all of which showed his great genius. The latter part of Beethoven's life was tragic and unfortunate, how- ever, when he died in Vienna on March 26, 1827 he was buried with appropriate pomp and ceremony. His monument bears the simple in- scription "Beethoven". WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Born in Austria, Jan. 27, 1756, Mozart was a musical child prodigy. His father, recognizing his ability endeavored to give him a good musical education. His life was spent. fighting against intrigues, poverty, and other trying circumstances but he kept on with his musical efforts. He composed the well-known Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute, to name a few, and passed on while com- posing a Requiem, on Dec. 5, 1791. MUSIC LOVERS' SERIES NO. 1-2/6 Manufactured Exclusively For BOSTON MUSIC CO. By 11142-12345 By Colgate COLGATE STUDIOS DIVISION THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A FRANZ SCHUBERT Born in Vienna, Jan. 31, 1797, Schubert played the piano as soon as he was big enough to reach the keys and composed as soon as he could write notes. During his short life he composed over 650 songs and it is for these Schubert is most widely known and loved. Of his symphonies, The Unfinished Symphony is greatly loved. Fame and success came too late to be enjoyed as he died at the age of 31 on Nov. 19, 1828. ROBERT SCHUMANN Born in Germany, June 8, 1810, Schumann, who was a very sensitive lad, became one of the greatest romantic composers. His complete works were published in thirty-five volumes. He married Clara Wieck, a celebrated pianiste, who ac- companied him on concert tours during which she ably interpreted his compositions. His health failing, he died at the age of 46, in his wife's arms on July 29, 1856. MUSIC LOVERS' SERIES NO. 1-3/6 Manufactured Exclusively For BOSTON MUSIC CO. By 1114212345 By Colgate COLGATE STUDIOS DIVISION THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. - JOHANNES BRAHMS Born in Germany, May 7, 1833, Brahms received careful musical training. He became acquainted with the best musical works and was widely read in other fields. He is noted for his four symphonies and very fine chamber music. Although accepted as a romantic composer, he was really trained in the classical manner of Beethoven and Bach, By never ceasing study he became one of the most intellectual of musicians. His death occurred on April 3, 1897 in Vienna. FRANZ LISZT Born in Hungary, Oct. 21, 1811, Liszt was one of the greatest piano virtuosos of his day, in fact of all time. He wrote many orchestral works, developing what is known as "The Symphonic Poem." He became deeply religious in later life and in 1865 entered the church as an Abbe and thereafter composed chiefly religious music until his death on July 31, 1886. MUSIC LOVERS' SERIES NO.1-4/6 Manufactured Exclusively For BOSTON MUSIC CO. By 11142-12345 By Colgate COLGATE STUDIOS DIVISION THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. 11