Karl goldmark best workshops

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.

Karl goldmark best workshops

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 inventio