Oriol Martorell i Codina
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Oriol Martorell i Codina (Barcelona
, 1927–1996) was a musical director, pedagogue and professor
of history
. He was the son of Artur Martorell i Bisbal, also a renowned pedagogue. While studying music he gained a doctorate
in History.
He obtained a BA
from the University of Barcelona
in 1950 and a master’s degree in Pedagogy
from the University of Perugia
(Italy) in 1954.
In 1947 he founded the “Coral Sant Jordi”, of which he was director during 40 years. It was a symbol of cultural anti-Franchoism and a reference point among European choir
s. A specialist in choral direction, he taught on this subject in different countries. he was the founder and vice-chairman of the “Europaeische Foederation Junger Choere”, instructor of the choral movement “À Coeur Joie” and president of the “Federació Catalana d’Entitats Corals”. He worked as a critic for several publications and collaborated in different musical works. He was artistic director of Discos Vergara between 1961 and 1970. He was also co-author with Manuel Valls of the book El fet musical; he also published, with Josep Massot Muntaner and Salvador Pueyo, Els Segadors
: Himne Nacional de Catalunya. He was artistic director of the Antologia històrica de la música catalana (1966- 1970).
In 1983 he was appointed professor of Music History
of the University of Barcelona
, of which he had already been a teacher since 1970.
He was awarded with several distinctions such as the “Premi d’Honor Jaume I” in 1983, the “Creu de Sant Jordi” of the Generalitat de Catalunya
in 1984, the “Medalla al Mèrit Artístic” of Barcelona Town Council, the music award Francesc Pujols i Pons and the “Medalla de Bellas Artes” of the Ministry of Culture.
The first Catalan public centre for primary school studies combined with music and dance was named after him.
As part of his political activity he was elected MP to the Parliament of Catalonia
, a post he held from 1992 to 1995.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, 1927–1996) was a musical director, pedagogue and professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
. He was the son of Artur Martorell i Bisbal, also a renowned pedagogue. While studying music he gained a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in History.
He obtained a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, LERU, European University Association, Mediterranean Universities Union, International Research Universities Network and Vives Network...
in 1950 and a master’s degree in Pedagogy
Pedagogy
Pedagogy is the study of being a teacher or the process of teaching. The term generally refers to strategies of instruction, or a style of instruction....
from the University of Perugia
University of Perugia
University of Perugia is a public-owned university based in Perugia, Italy. It was founded in 1308, as attested by the Bull issued by Pope Clement V certifying the birth of the Studium Generale....
(Italy) in 1954.
In 1947 he founded the “Coral Sant Jordi”, of which he was director during 40 years. It was a symbol of cultural anti-Franchoism and a reference point among European choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
s. A specialist in choral direction, he taught on this subject in different countries. he was the founder and vice-chairman of the “Europaeische Foederation Junger Choere”, instructor of the choral movement “À Coeur Joie” and president of the “Federació Catalana d’Entitats Corals”. He worked as a critic for several publications and collaborated in different musical works. He was artistic director of Discos Vergara between 1961 and 1970. He was also co-author with Manuel Valls of the book El fet musical; he also published, with Josep Massot Muntaner and Salvador Pueyo, Els Segadors
Els Segadors
-History:Though the original song dates in the oral tradition to 1640, its modern lyrics were written by Emili Guanyavents, who won a controversial competition in 1899. The music was standardized by Francesc Alió in 1892...
: Himne Nacional de Catalunya. He was artistic director of the Antologia històrica de la música catalana (1966- 1970).
In 1983 he was appointed professor of Music History
Music history
Music history, sometimes called historical musicology, is the highly diverse subfield of the broader discipline of musicology that studies the composition, performance, reception, and criticism of music over time...
of the University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, LERU, European University Association, Mediterranean Universities Union, International Research Universities Network and Vives Network...
, of which he had already been a teacher since 1970.
He was awarded with several distinctions such as the “Premi d’Honor Jaume I” in 1983, the “Creu de Sant Jordi” of the Generalitat de Catalunya
Generalitat de Catalunya
The Generalitat of Catalonia is the institution under which the autonomous community of Catalonia is politically organised. It consists of the Parliament, the President of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the Government of Catalonia....
in 1984, the “Medalla al Mèrit Artístic” of Barcelona Town Council, the music award Francesc Pujols i Pons and the “Medalla de Bellas Artes” of the Ministry of Culture.
The first Catalan public centre for primary school studies combined with music and dance was named after him.
As part of his political activity he was elected MP to the Parliament of Catalonia
Parliament of Catalonia
The Parliament of Catalonia is the unicameral legislature of Catalonia. It is formed by 135 members , who are elected every four years in ordinary period, or extraordinarily upon dissolution and call of elections by the President of Catalonia, by universal suffrage in proportional lists with four...
, a post he held from 1992 to 1995.
External links
- Col·lecció Martorell-Solanic. Resource Centre for Learning and Research(CRAI), University of Barcelona.
- Fons digital Oriol Martorell. Resource Centre for Learning and Research(CRAI), University of Barcelona.
- http://www.xtec.cat/cepa-oriol-martorell/