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I. Hochzeitsmarsch
allegretto after reh E - allegro vivace |
Skills & Techniques: Finger Fluency, Loud Playing, Low Register, Staccato Style, Tonguing Flexibility, Transposition
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Horn 2 (Eb)
Horn 4 (Eb)
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra (2013)
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (1980)
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III. Serenade
14 mm. before reh. C - 11 before reh. C |
Skills & Techniques: Accuracy, Finger Fluency, Loud Playing, Low Register, Staccato Style, Tonguing Flexibility
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Horn 4 (F)
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra (2013)
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (1980)
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Composer & Composition Information
Karl Goldmark (1830-1915)
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Goldmark, the centenary of whose death fell on 2 January, was one of the 20 children of a small-town Jewish cantor in Hungary and his early years were marked by exceptional struggle and determination. Even on the violin, his first instrument, he was unable to take lessons until the age of eleven. As a composer he was almost entirely self-taught, and only became established after settling permanently in Vienna at the age of 30.
His works include six operas, two symphonies and ten large-scale chamber works, though only the violin concerto and the Rustic Wedding symphony are performed at all frequently today. The second edition of Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians (1904-1910) reflected contemporary opinion in stating, “Goldmark’s main characteristics are his complete mastery over every kind of musical effect, his wealth of melodic invention and skill in manipulating his themes.” His own assessment was “Unable to be a pioneer and unwilling to be a fellow traveller, I went my own way.” The text is reprinted from the Museum of Music History where more information about the composer can be found. The image is reprinted from Goldmark Quartett. |
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Symphony No. 1, "Rustic Wedding"
Karl Goldmark's tuneful Rustic Wedding Sumphony was introduced to this country 1 by the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Theodore Thomas on January 13. 1877. This was less than twelve months after its world première in Vienna on March 5, 1876, under the direction of Hans Richter. The Symphony made its way fast. Only ten months after the U.S. première, Charles Hallé led the English première at Liverpool in November 1877, and in March, 1878 it was presented at the London Crystal Palace.
One reason that Goldmark's Symphony spread so quickly was his opera, The Queen* of Sheba, which had been introduced one year earlier at the Vienna opera with enermous success. So popular was Goldmark's operatic masterpiece that he was soon nick-named
"Court Composer to her Majesty the Queen of Sheba."
Success had not come easily to Goldmark. Born in the small Hungarian town of Keszthely, he was one of twelve children of an impoverished village cantor. He took violin lessons as a small boy, but he was thirteen before he ever saw a piano. At fourteen. he was sent to Vienna to continue his violin studies, supporting himself by carrying coal and water, and by performing similar menial chores. For a time he had to give up his violin lessons for lack of money. Partly self taught, he-eventually learned to play the violin well enough to get jobs in theater orchestras.
The text is written by & reprinted from New York Philharmonic Archives where more information about the composition can be found.
One reason that Goldmark's Symphony spread so quickly was his opera, The Queen* of Sheba, which had been introduced one year earlier at the Vienna opera with enermous success. So popular was Goldmark's operatic masterpiece that he was soon nick-named
"Court Composer to her Majesty the Queen of Sheba."
Success had not come easily to Goldmark. Born in the small Hungarian town of Keszthely, he was one of twelve children of an impoverished village cantor. He took violin lessons as a small boy, but he was thirteen before he ever saw a piano. At fourteen. he was sent to Vienna to continue his violin studies, supporting himself by carrying coal and water, and by performing similar menial chores. For a time he had to give up his violin lessons for lack of money. Partly self taught, he-eventually learned to play the violin well enough to get jobs in theater orchestras.
The text is written by & reprinted from New York Philharmonic Archives where more information about the composition can be found.
Notable Performances/Recordings:
Singapore Symphony Orchestra (2013)
New York Philharmonic Orchestra (2011)
NBC Symphony Orchestra (2006)
Singapore Symphony Orchestra (2013)
New York Philharmonic Orchestra (2011)
NBC Symphony Orchestra (2006)