Roderich Mojsisovics von Mojsvar explained

Roderich Mojsisovics von Mojsvar
Birth Date:10 May 1877
Birth Place:Graz, Austria
Nationality:Austrian
Death Place:Bruck an der Mur, Austria
Occupation:Composer

Roderich Mojsisovics von Mojsvár (Graz, 10 May 1877 – Bruck an der Mur, 30 March 1953) (also referred to as Roderick Mojsisovics, Roderich Edler von Mojsvár Mojsisovics, Roderich von Mojsisovics-Mojsvár and Roderich Edmund Ladislaus Anton Julius Mojsisovics von Mojsvár) was an Austrian composer based in Graz, head of the Schule des Musikvereins für Steiermark there.

During his leadership, the Schule des Musikvereins für Steiermark was transformed in 1920 into a Conservatory.[1] In 1939 the Conservatory was divided into two parts, now called the Kunst Universität Graz [2] and the Johann-Joseph-Fux Konservatorium Graz.[3] [4]

His works would be termed late Romantic and show the influence of Max Reger.[5] During his lifetime his works failed to gain wide popularity.[6] As a teacher Mojsisiovics had an influence on, Hans Holenia, Max Schönherr,[7] Alois Pachernegg[8] Waldemar Bloch,[9] Alfons Vodosek[10] and Grete von Zieritz.

Origin and family

His grandfather Georg Mojsisovics chirurg (1799-1861), father was Felix Georg Hermann August Mojsisovics, professor of zoology (1848-1897), Mother Lily Schröer (née Frncisca Maria Julia Schröer; 1855-). His brother was Edgar Mojsisovics (1881-1935) Romanist.

Selected works

No. 1 Blütenschwere Kirschbaumzweige

No. 2 Spaziergang

No. 4 Stelldichein

No. 1 Nachtgeschwätz

No. 2 Heimliche Gewalt

  1. Der Seligen Furcht
  1. Spätsommer
  1. Vorbei
  1. Die alte Jungfer
  1. Der jungen Hexe Lied
  1. Volkslied

No. 1 Frühlingsmorgen

No. 2 Bauerntanz

  1. Prologus solemnis
  1. Praeludiom G-dur
  1. Capriccio Des-dur
  1. Kanzone g-moll

No. 1 Wiegenlied im Freien

No. 2 Abendlied

No. 5 Kindergebet

No. 8 Der Rußbuttenbub

No. 1 Kleiner Marsch

No. 7 Kleiner Walzer

No. 4 In der Nacht (Ideenjagd)

  1. Gebet
  1. Pastorale

No. 2 Lied der heiligen Jungfrau

No. 3 Zwei Segel

Op. 45,a3 Der Mond als Liebespostillon

Op. 45,b Weihnachtskantilene, Cantata for soloists, mixed chorus, string orchestra and organ

Op. 52b Zwei Klavierstücke zum Konzertvortrag

Op. 52,b/2 Stürmische Nacht

No. 2 Adagio in E major

Writings

Further reading and external links

Sources for autograph material

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of the KUG. About the KUG. Kunst Universität Graz. 2013-07-25.
  2. http://www.kug.ac.at/en/home.html Home
  3. Web site: History of KUG. 2013-07-25.
  4. http://www.verwaltung.steiermark.at/cms/ziel/74836019/DE Herzlich willkommen am Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium! - Verwaltung - Land Steiermark
  5. Book: SUPPAN, Wolfgang. Steirisches Musiklexikon. 2009. Akad- Druck u Verlagsanstalt. Graz. 978-3-201-01888-3. 467–468 .
  6. Web site: Levi.. Erik. Mojsisovics, Roderich Edler von.. Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. Oxford Music Online.. 25 Jul 2013.
  7. Web site: Levi. Erik. Mojsisovics, Roderich Edler von.. Oxford University Press. Oxford Music Online.. 25 Jul 2013.
  8. Web site: Künstler Porträts Alois Pachernegg. Bohne & Schulz Musikverlage. 2013-07-25.
  9. Bach Cantatas Website : Waldemar Bloch (Composer) accessed 2. Aug. 2013 available at http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/Bloch-Waldemar.htm
  10. Suppan, Wolfgang ; Op. cit p.739
  11. Haidmayer, Karl; Roderich von Mojsisovics : Leben und Werk; (Uni Diss. Graz, 1951); p. 186 available at https://phaidra.kug.ac.at/detail_object/o:6674?mode=full
  12. Parts and recording of this work can be found and downloaded @ IMSLP.
  13. Haidmayer, Karl: Roderich von Mojsisovics: Leben und Werk ; (Uni Diss. Graz, 1951) pp. 44-143 available at https://phaidra.kug.ac.at/detail_object/o:6674?mode=full
  14. Performed 1932? The composer dirigierte sich im Bayerischen Rundfunk eigene Werke, und zwar das II. f-moll-Konzert für Klavier und Orchester, welches ... (NZM, May 1932 issue, 99 Jg. Heft 5, page 458. Online access in the United States at Archive.org.)