Grigori Gamburg
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– 28 October 1967 in Moscow
) was a Russian violin
ist, violist
, composer
and conductor
.
Gamburg graduated from the Tiflis Conservatory (now the Tbilisi State Conservatoire) in 1922 studying composition with Nikolai Tcherepnin
and violin with V.R. Vilshau (В.Р. Вильшау), and graduated in 1927 from the Moscow Conservatory
studying composition with Nikolai Myaskovsky
, violin with Boris Sibor (Борис Осипович Сибор), and conducting with Nikolai Malko
. Gamburg did postgraduate studies in chamber music, and taught chamber music classes at the Moscow Conservatory from 1928 to 1941, becoming Professor of Chamber Music in 1939. From 1924 to 1930 he was violist with the Stradivari Quartet (of Moscow).
From the early 1930s, Gamburg was conductor of the Radio Symphony Orchestra, and of the Orchestra of the Ministry of Cinematography of the USSR
where he was musical director for many Russian-language films.
From 1945–1954 Gamburg was professor of conducting at the Institute of Military Conductors (Институт Военных Дирижеров), and professor of chamber music at the Gnesin Academy of Music
from 1954.
Gamburg was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1965.
Concertante
Chamber music
Film scores
Warsaw
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– 28 October 1967 in Moscow
Moscow
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) was a Russian violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist, violist
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
.
Gamburg graduated from the Tiflis Conservatory (now the Tbilisi State Conservatoire) in 1922 studying composition with Nikolai Tcherepnin
Nikolai Tcherepnin
Nikolai Nikolayevich Tcherepnin was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He was born in Saint Petersburg and studied under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory...
and violin with V.R. Vilshau (В.Р. Вильшау), and graduated in 1927 from the Moscow Conservatory
Moscow Conservatory
The Moscow Conservatory is a higher musical education institution in Moscow, and the second oldest conservatory in Russia after St. Petersburg Conservatory. Along with the St...
studying composition with Nikolai Myaskovsky
Nikolai Myaskovsky
Nikolai Yakovlevich Myaskovsky was a Russian and Soviet composer. He is sometimes referred to as the "father of the Soviet symphony".-Early years and first important works:...
, violin with Boris Sibor (Борис Осипович Сибор), and conducting with Nikolai Malko
Nikolai Malko
-Biography:Malko was born in Semaky, Ukraine. His father was Ukrainian, his mother Russian. He studied philology at St Petersburg University. He published articles on music criticism in the Russian press and performed as a pianist and later a conductor. In 1906 he completed his studies in history...
. Gamburg did postgraduate studies in chamber music, and taught chamber music classes at the Moscow Conservatory from 1928 to 1941, becoming Professor of Chamber Music in 1939. From 1924 to 1930 he was violist with the Stradivari Quartet (of Moscow).
From the early 1930s, Gamburg was conductor of the Radio Symphony Orchestra, and of the Orchestra of the Ministry of Cinematography of the USSR
State Symphony Cinema Orchestra
Russian State Symphony Cinema Orchestra is a cinematographic orchestra of Russia.Unofficially founded on November 1924 at the famous Moscow cinema "Ars", located on Arbat Street.- External links :*...
where he was musical director for many Russian-language films.
From 1945–1954 Gamburg was professor of conducting at the Institute of Military Conductors (Институт Военных Дирижеров), and professor of chamber music at the Gnesin Academy of Music
Gnessin State Musical College
The Gnessin State Musical College and Gnessin Russian Academy of Music is a prominent music school in Moscow, Russia...
from 1954.
Gamburg was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1965.
Selected works
Orchestral- Salavat Yulayev (Салават Юлаев), Overture-Fantasy on BashkirBashkortostanThe Republic of Bashkortostan , also known as Bashkiria is a federal subject of Russia . It is located between the Volga River and the Ural Mountains. Its capital is the city of Ufa...
Themes (1941); based on Salawat YulayevSalawat YulayevSalawat Yulayev , Shaytan-Kudeevsky volost, Ufa province, Orenburg Governorate, Russia – 26 September 1800, Paldiski) is a Bashkir national hero who participated in Pugachev's rebellion.- Biography :... - Suite on Yakutian Themes (Сюита на якутские темы) (1945)
- Overture on Three Russian Songs (Увертюра на темы три русских песен) (1947)
- Lyrical Poem (Лирическая поэма) (1947)
Concertante
- Concerto No. 1 for violin and orchestra (1927)
- Concerto No. 1 for cello and orchestra (1939)
- Concerto for viola and orchestra (1943)
- Concerto No. 2 for cello and orchestra (1944)
- Concerto No. 2 for violin and orchestra (1953)
Chamber music
- 2 Tunes from the "Song of SongsSong of songsSong of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is a book of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. It may also refer to:In music:* Song of songs , the debut album by David and the Giants* A generic term for medleysPlays...
" (2 Pieces; Два напева из «Песни Песней»; Zwei Fragmente "Aus dem Hohen Lied") for viola and piano, Op.5 (1928) - String Quartet No. 1, Op. 8 (1929)
- String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10 (1934)
- 2 Pieces (Две пьесы; Deux pièces) for violin and piano (1938)
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- Reminiscence (Воспоминание)
- Scherzo (Скерцо)
- String Quartet No. 3
- String Quartet No. 4 "Quartet-Suite" (Квартет-сюита)
- String Quartet No. 5 for 4 cellos
- String Trio (1946)
- Theme and Variations (Тема с вариациями) for cello and piano (1948)
Film scores
- Posledniye zalpy (Последние залпы) (1959)
Discography
- Jewish Chamber Music – Tabea ZimmermannTabea ZimmermannTabea Zimmermann, born on October 8, 1966 in Lahr, , is a German violist.She began learning to play the viola at the age of three, and commenced piano studies at age five...
(viola); Jasha Nemtsov (piano); Hänssler Classic CD 93.008 (2000)
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- From the "Song of Songs", Op. 5
- Praise the Lord! (Игрой на струнах хвалите Господа!) – Svetlana Stepchenko (viola); Zoya Abolitz (piano); Art Classics (2003)
- 2 Tunes from the "Song of Songs" (Два напева из «Песни Песней»), Op. 5
- From the "Song of Songs", Op. 5
Sources
- Биография: Гамбург Григорий (Герман) Семенович Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Retrieved 12 October 2010.