Stamps of Music S

Sachs, Hans

2010-07-19T18:40:00.000-07:00

Hans Sachs(1494-1576), German Meistersinger ("mastersinger")and poet. After schooling he apprenticed as a shoemaker and joined the meistersinger guild. He devised 13 tone or weisen, his 6,000 poetic works include 4,300 Meisterlieder as well as didactic poems and plays. "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg", an opera by Wagner in which he is portrayed as a wise scholar.

Saeverud, Harald

2010-07-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

Harald Saeverud(1897-1992), Norwegian composer, studied at the Bergen Conservatory and Berlin Musikhochschule. His music exhibits polyphonic texture, incorporation of elements of Norwegian folk music. He composed 9 symphonies, piano concertos and chamber music.

Saint-Malo, Alfredo de

2010-07-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

Alfredo de Saint-Malo(1898-), Panamanian violinist, studied at the Paris Conservatory, played as a soloist during 1920's in New York, settled in California and signed contract with Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. In 1930 returning to Panama, he played at the National Theater, later he became the director of National Conservatory of Music.

Saint-Saens, Camille

2010-07-19T18:05:00.000-07:00

Camuille Sain-Saens(1835-1921), French composer, entered the Paris Conservatory at the age of 7, founder of the Societe Nationale de Musique. A highly versatile composer, his works show refinement, spirit, genial melody and fine sene of form. He was one of the leading figures in the restoration of French symphonic music. He composed 14 operas, 5 symphonies, concertos(5 piano, 3 violin, 2 cello), chamber music etc.

Salas, Claudio Brindis de

2010-07-19T18:04:00.001-07:00

Caludio Brindis de Salas(1852-1910), Cuban violinist, "Paganini Black"as he called his time, he was acclaimed in Paris, Milan, Florence, Berlin,all major cities of Europe. At age 12, accompanied by his father, conductor and composer, toured the Cuban cities, his interpretation on the violin with such a young age and clear melodic producing, caused huge impact to audience.

Salieri, Antonio

2010-07-19T18:03:00.000-07:00

Antonio Salieri(1750-1825), Italian composer, studied in Venice and Vienna, became court composer and conductor of Italian opera in Vienna, served as president of the Tonkunstler-Sozietat, directed the musical program of the Congress of Vienna. He composer over 40 operas, oratorios, Masses etc.

Samarakoon, Ananda

2010-07-19T18:01:00.002-07:00

Ananda Samarakoon(1911-1962), Sri Lankan composer and musician, studied at the Christian College, later taught there. He went to India to study art and music, he was very much influenced by Tagore to imitate him in the direction of creating a musical tradition for the Sri Lankan people. He composed the Sri Lankan national anthem "Sri Lanka Matha" and is considered the father of artistic Sinhala music, and founder of the modern geeta sahitya.

Samut, Robert

2010-07-19T18:01:00.001-07:00

Robert Samut(1869-1934), Maltese doctor and musician. He is best known for writing the music for Maltese national anthem. He studied medicine at the Royal University of Malta and at Edinburgh University. From his very youth he had shown musical inclinations, and at one time had wanted to study music, but his father did not approve, conseguently he continued his career in medicine.

Santiago, Francisco

2010-07-19T18:00:00.000-07:00

Fancisco Santiago(1889-1947), Philippino composer, known as "Tha Father of Kundiman Art Song". His masterpiece was the piano concerto, his most famous piece "Kundiman,(Anak-Dalita)", was sung upon the request of King Alfanso XIII before the Royal Court of Spain. He was named Univ. of Philippines Emeritus Professor of piano on May 25, 1946. When the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music was celebrating its 30th anniversary, he died of heart attack on September 28, 1947.

Sarasate, Pablo

2010-07-19T17:59:00.000-07:00

Pablo Sarasate(1844-1908), Spanish violin virtuoso and composer, violin prodigy, studied in Madrid and Paris conservatories. His great virtosity is reflected in works dedicated to him by Lalo, Saint-Saens, Bruch and others. He composed violin pieces, Zigeunerweisen, Carmen Fantasy.

Sargent, Sir Malcolm

2010-07-19T17:58:00.000-07:00

Sir Malcolm Sargent(1895-1967), British conductor, studied at theDurham University, taught at the Royal College of Music, condcted Royal Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, and conducted the Promenade Concert from 1947 until his death. He was knighted in 1947.

Sari, Ada

2010-07-19T17:57:00.002-07:00

Ada Sari(1886-1968), Polish coloratura soprano, studied at a private Musical School of Countess Pizzamano in Vienna, then studied in Milan, made her debut in Rome's Teatro Nationale, then sang in Milan, Florence, Geneva, Madrid and Lisbon. Her repertoire was tremendous-composed of the most prominent world operas. She sang the greatest coloatura pieces. In 1934 she returned to Poland, during WWII she directed in Warsaw underground operatic studies. After WWII she was teaching until her retirement.

Sarisozen, Muzaffer

2010-07-19T17:57:00.001-07:00

Muzaffer Sarisozen(1899-1963), Turkish musician, studied at the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory. he began doing collection on his own while teaching in High School. In 1938 he was appointed director of Ankara State Conservatory Folklore Achieve, and kept collecting folk music in all part of Turkey. He collaborated with Mesut Cemil to apply a new approach to Turkish folk music. He published three books in folk music.

Sasse, Marie

2010-07-19T17:56:00.000-07:00

Marie Sasse(1838-1907), Belgian soprano, studied with Ugalde, worked as a vocalist in cafes earlier, made her operatic debut in 1852 at Venice. Other roles sang were Selika of L'Africaine, Elisabeth of Don Carlos, and Tannhauser. She was well known for her temperament and it got her in trouble with Verdi who refused to let her create the role of Amneris because of it.

Satie, Erik

2010-07-18T18:23:00.001-07:00

Erik Satie(1866-1925), French composer, studied with an organist first, then entered the Paris Conservatory and Schola Contorum, his reasearch in Gregorian music much influenced him, poineer in forming original style of extreme simplicity, had marked influence on Debussy. He composed ballet music and piano music.

Satiroglu, Asik Veysel

2010-07-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

Asik Veysel Satiroglu(1894-1973), Turkish poet, songwriter, and saz virtuoso, the prominent representative of the Anatolian ashik, tradition in the 20th century. He was blind for the most of his life. His songs have usually sad tunes, often talking about inevitablity of death.

Sax, Adolphe

2010-07-18T16:24:00.001-07:00

Adolphe Sax(1814-1894), Belgian instrument maker, an accomplished flutiest and clarinetist, inventor of saxotrmoba, saxhorn and saxophone.

Sayao, Bidu

2010-07-18T16:23:00.000-07:00

Bidu Sayao(1902-1999), Brazilian soprano, Brazil's most famous opera singer and one of the great stars of the Metropolitan Opera for 15 years(1937-52). She made her opera debut at the age of 18 in Rio de Janeiro, she continued to study in Romania, and in Nice. She sang in Rome, Buenos Aires, Paris, Milan and Brazil. In 1936 she made her debut in US under the baton of Toscanini, subsequently sang for Metropolian Opera thereafter.

Scarlatti, Alessandro

2010-07-18T16:22:00.001-07:00

Alessandro Scarlatti(1660-1725), Italian composer, went to Rome to study, founder of "Neapolitan School", noted teacher and innovator of opera. He was the court music director and teacher at three conservatories. He composed about 115 operas, masses, cantatas, and oratorios.

Scarlatti, Dominico

2010-07-18T16:21:00.002-07:00

Dominico Scarlatti(1685-1757), Italian composer, son and pupil of Alessandro, went to Venice, aquanted with Vivaldi and Handel, named assistant maestro di cappella of the Cappella Guilia at St. Peter's. He composed oratorios, cantatas, masses, 555 sonatas for solo keyboard.

Schipa, Tito

2010-07-18T16:21:00.001-07:00

Tito Schipa(1888-1965), Italian tenor, studied in Milan and made his operatic debut at age of 21 in 1921 at Vercelli. He subsequently appeared throughout Italy and in Argentina. From 1919 thru 1949 he sang in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Milan, Rome, and London. He is considered one of the finest tenor di grazia in operatic history. He was endowed with a natural, sensuous voice which he deployed with great intelligence and taste.

Schmidt, Franz

2010-07-18T16:20:00.000-07:00

Franz Schmidt(1874-1939), Hungarian/Austrian composer, born in Hungary, then studied in Vienna and played cello in the Vienna Court Opera, also taught there, appointed as the rector of the Hochschule fur Musik. He composed operas, 4 symphonies, a piano concerto and organ music.

Schmidt, Josepf

2010-07-18T07:27:00.000-07:00

Joseph Schmidt(1904-1942), A Jewish-Romanian tenor and actor, his first vocal training was as a altoboy in the Czenowitz Synagogue, by 1924 he was featured in his first solo recital, moved to Berlin for further study, his voice was extremely well suited for radio and featured in many radio broadcasts and acted in several movies in both German and English. He had a sweet lyric tenor voice with an easy high register, saling up even to a high D.

Schmitt, Florent

2010-07-18T07:24:00.001-07:00

Florent Schmitt(1870-1958), French composer, studied at the nancy and Paris conservatories, won the Prix de Rome in 1900 and studied in Rome, served as the director of the Lyon Conservatory, and the president of the Societe nationale musique. He composed ballet music, incidental music and film scores.

Schneider-Trnavsky, Mikulas

2010-07-17T13:58:00.000-07:00

Mikulas Schneider-Trnavsky(1881-1958), Czech composer, studied at the Conservatory of Budapest, Vienna Conservatory and in Prague. He was a choirmaster in the St. Mikulas Cathedral in Trnava, in 1918 he was engaged in concert and public activities and was an inspector of music schools.

Schock, Rudolf

2010-07-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

Rudolf Schock(1815-1986), German tenor, he was a tenor with a wide repertory from operetta to Lohengrin, his voice was colored distinctly with a rich baritonsl quality.
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Schoeck, Othmar

2010-07-17T13:56:00.000-07:00

Othmar Schoeck(1886-1957), Swiss composer, conductor and pianist, studied at the Zurich Conservatory, then at Leipzig, returning to Switzerland to conduct orchestra in St. Gall. He composed 5 operas, violin, horn and cello concertos, and songs.

Schoernberg, Arnold

2010-07-17T13:49:00.002-07:00

Arnold Schoenberg(1874-1951), Austrian composer, born in Hunagry but raised in Vienna, studied at the Stern Conservatory in Berlin. He moved to France, and then to US, taught at USC(University of So. Cal), UCLA and University of Chicago. He composed operas, symphonic poems, concertos(violin, piano), and chamber music.

Schou, Mathias

2010-07-17T13:49:00.001-07:00

Mathias Schou(1747-1825), Musik a Spillmann.

Schrammel, Josepf

2010-07-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

Joseph Schrammel(1852-1895), Austrian composer and violinist, playing in the Vienna wine gardens of the suburbs, he originated the "SChrammel Light Music", his music is very much like the kind of music immortalized by the Strauss family. He wrote over 200 waltzes, polkas, and marches.

Schroder-Devrient, Wilhelmine

2010-07-17T13:39:00.000-07:00

Wilhelmine Schroder-Devrient(1804-1860), German operatic soprano, in 1821 she sang the role of Pamina of "The Magic Flute" gained much enthusiasm that her future carrer in opera assured, then she sang in Dresden, London and Paris. She created several roles for Wagner - Andriano in Rienzi, Senta in The Flying Dutchman, and Venus in Tannhauser. As a singer she combined rare quality of tone with dramatic intensity of expression.

Schubert, Franz

2010-07-17T13:38:00.000-07:00

Franz Schubert(1797-1828), Austrian composer
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Schumann, Robert & Clara

2010-07-17T13:37:00.000-07:00

Robert Schumann(1810-1856), German composer;
Clara Wieck Schumann(1819-1896), German pianist and composer,
wife of Robert.
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Schutz, Henrich

2010-07-17T13:33:00.000-07:00

henrich Schutz(1585-1672), German composer, a choir boy in the court chapel at Kassel, he began to study law at Marburg in 1609, but he was sent to Venice to study music. Upon his return to Kassel in 1612, he became a court organist, and then was appointed Kappelmeister in Dresden. He devoted to the development of a semi-dramatic church music, he composed the first German opera "Dafne" and ballet "Orpheus and Eurydice", but the music to both is lost.

Schwarz-Schilling, Reinhard

2010-07-17T13:12:00.000-07:00

Rainhard Schwarz-Schilling(1904-1985), German composer, studied in Munich, Cologne, and extended in Italy, taught at the Musikhochschule in Berlin. A devoted catholic, his music was often inspired by religious and spiritual themes. His tonal language follows in the tradition of JS Bach and strongly influenced by his teacher Heinrich Kaminski. He composed a wide range of orchestral, chamber and choral works.

Schweitzer, Albert

2010-07-17T13:11:00.000-07:00

Albert Schweitzer(1875-1965), German organist, Bach Scholar, theorogian, physician and humanitarian. Early organ study fostered his love of Bach, attended the University of Strasbourg, earning doctorates in philosophy, theology and medicine. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1932 for his humanitarian works in Africa.

Scriabin, Alexander N.

2010-07-16T19:36:00.001-07:00

Alexander N. Scriabin(1872-1915), Russian composer and pianist, his first music lesson was given by aunt, then entered Moscow Conservatory studying composition and piano. Upon graduating in 1892 he won 2nd prize in composition(1st prize was Rachmaninov). He launched a successful concert career, notably a performer of his own music and that of Chopin. From 1898 he taught at the Moscow Conservatory. He composed 3 symphonies, symphonic poems, piano concertos, and various piano pieces-preludes, etudes, mazurkas, waltzes, nocturnes, fantasies.

Segovia, Andres

2010-07-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Andres Segovia(1893-1987), Spanish guitarist, basically self-taught, he nade his debut at Granada in 1909. He toured as a guitarist throughout Spain and Latin America; then Europe and North America.
A renown teacher for decades. He almost singlehandly raised the guitar to the status of concert instrument and arranging for guitar music from the Renaissance to Romantic eras.

Seixas, Carlos

2010-07-15T20:36:00.000-07:00

Carlos Seixas(1704-1742), Portuglese composer. When he was fourteen, he succeeded his father as organist and two years later he moved to Lisbon. He became the organist in the court chapel ans Lisbon cathedral as well as court composer. He was knighted in 1738 by John V of Portugal. He composed orchestral works and keyboard music.

Seluck, Munir Nurettin

2010-07-15T20:33:00.000-07:00

Munir Nurettin Seluck(1900-1981), Turkish classical musician and tenor singer. He was one of the most revered names in Turkish music.
He studied in Hungary and Paris. Returning to Turkey he taught at the Istanbul Conservatory, then became the director of conservatory for sixteen years. One of his most important legacies was the establishment of the position of lead singer in Turkish music.

Sembrich, Marcella

2010-07-15T20:32:00.000-07:00

Marcella Sembrich(1858-1935), Polish/Ukraine coloratura soprano, studied piano and violin at the Lemberg Conservatory. In 1875 she entered the Vienna Conservatory that her remarkable voice was discovered, then went to Milan for further study for voice. She made her opera debut in 1877 in Athens as Elvira in Bellini's I Puritani.
She sang in Vienna, Dresden, London and Metropolitan Opera.

Senyitsa, Pavel Ivanovich

2010-07-15T20:31:00.000-07:00

Pavel Ivanovitch Senyitsa(1879-1960), Ukrainian composer, folklorist and pedagogue, studied at the Moscow Conservatory. From 1921-31 he was active ethnomusicologist, he collected, anaylyzed and noted Ukrainian folk songs. From 1923-1929 he served as secretary of the Ethnographic section of the Institute of Musicology in Moscow, then was the chairman of the Institute, also he taught at several music academies in Russia. He composed 2 operas, 2 symphonies, and 7 string quartets.

Serbian Classical Musicians

2010-07-15T19:36:00.000-07:00

Kornelije Stankovic(1831-1865),
Josif Marinkovic(1851-1931),
Petar Konjovic(1883-1970),
Stevan Hristic(1885-1958),
Miloje Milojevic(1881-1946),
Mihovil Logar(1902-1998),
Ljubica Maric(1919-2003),
Vasilije Mokranjac(1923-1984)

Serrano, Jose

2010-07-15T18:04:00.000-07:00

Jose Serrano(1873-1941), Spanish zarzuela composer, received initial training from his father; later studied at the Valencia Conservatory and at Madrid. He was primarily a theater composer, he composed a total of about 100 zarzuelas, other compositions include a Mass and other sacred music.

Sevick, Otakar

2010-07-15T18:03:00.000-07:00

Otakar Sevick(1852-1934), Czech violinist. studied with Bennewitz in Prague Conservatory. He conducted orchestras in Salzburg and Vienna, concertized in Prague and Vienna. He taught violin at the Imperial Music School in Kiev 1875-1892, and taught at the Prague Conservatory, 1882-1906. He wrote many pedagogical music for violin - etudes and exercises.

Shaporin, Yuri

2010-07-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

Yuri Shaporin(1887-1966), Ukraine/Russia composer, first studied philology and law, then turned to music and studied music at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He served as the music director of the Bolshoi Drama Theater, and the worked at the Russian State Pushkin Academy Drama Theater. He was a founding member of the Association for conpemporary Music in 1923.

Shirma, Ryhor R..

2010-07-15T17:59:00.000-07:00

Ryhor Ramanovitch Shirma(or Shyrma)(1892-1978), Belarusian(Soviet) choir conductor and folklorist, studied at a teacher's college, taught at a High School, led choirs in Vilnius. He organized and led the Academy's Choir of Belarus. He was decorated as "People's Artist of USSR(1955)". He collected folk songs and published over 200 Belarusian folk songs.

Shostakovich, Dmitri

2010-07-14T19:39:00.000-07:00

Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich(1906-1975), Russian composer, studied with Glazonov at Petrograd Conservatory, then taught at Leningrad and Moscow conservatories. He was the most internaionally prominent musical figure in the Soviet Union. From 1957 he was secretary of the USSR Composers' Union and from 1962 a member of the Supreme Soviet. He composed symphonies, operas, concertos(violin cello, piano), ballets, orchestral music, and chamber music.

Sibelius, Jean(Johan)

2010-07-14T19:38:00.000-07:00

Jean Sibelius(1865-1957), Finnish composer, studied at the Helsinki University, went to Berlin to study with Becker, then to Leipzig with Busoni. In 1890 he went to Vienna to study with Goldmark and Fuchs(Hoping to study with Brahms, but got refused). In 1891 he returned to Finland and established himself as a most important Finnish composer. His music demonstrates his nationalistic inspiration, his melodic characteristics of Finnish folk songs became part of his creative repertoire. He composed 7 symphonies, tone poems(Tapiola, Finlandia), a violin concerto, and other orchestral music.

Silcher, Friedrich

2010-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

Friedrich Silcher(1789-1860), German song composer, studied with Kreutzer and Hummel, named musical director at the Eberhard Karls University. He arranged many german and international folk songs, composed mainly songs, among the best known is "Die Lorelei".

Sills, Beverly

2010-07-14T19:22:00.000-07:00

Beverly Sills(1929-2007), American soprano, her original name was Belle Silverman. She sang on Radio as a child, student of Estelle Liebling, made her operatic debut at Philadelphia in 1946. In 1947 she joined the new York City Opera, after 25 years with the company as a leading soprano, she served as director from 1979-1989. During her singing career she sang in Vienna, La Scala, London and Metropolitan Opera. She recorded widely, appeared on network television as both personality and performer.

Silva, Alfanzo de

2010-07-14T18:31:00.001-07:00

Alfanzo de Silva(1902-1937), Pruvian composer and pianist, studied violin at the National Music Conservatory of Peru, went to Madrid, Paris and Berlin to continue studying. He composed chamber and symphonic music, songs etc.

Silva, Francisco de

2010-07-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

Francisco Manuel da Siva(1795-1865), Brazilian composer and conductor, sang in the choir of the Royal chapel at Rio de Janeiro in 1809, later played cello in the orchestra. In 1833 he founded the Sociedade beneficencia musical. In 1847, founded the conservatory in Rio de Janeiro. He composed the national anthem of Brazil.

Simkus, Stasys

2010-07-14T18:29:00.002-07:00

Stays Simkus(1887-1943), Lithianian composer, studied in Vilnius and Warsaw, pupil of Liadov, then further studied in Leipzig. He founded the Lithuanian Conservatory and taught there, also conducted the State Opera in Kaunas. He composed operas, a symphonic poem, choral works, and church music.

Simmons, Moises

2010-07-14T18:29:00.001-07:00

Moises Simmons(1906-19xx), Cuban composer, he founded his own orchestra to introduce the works of Ernest Lecuona, then composed and performed his own works of zarzuelas and operettas. He traveled to Mexico, San Domingo, Puerto Rico, and USA. As a composer spanned almost all musical genres.

Simo, Manuel

2010-07-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

Manuel Simo(1916-1967), Dominican composer, studied at the Academy of Music in San Francisco, played the English horn for orchestra for a while, and then he went to Italy to study at the Conservatory Kolisher in Montevideo.

Simon, Anton Yulevich

2010-07-14T18:19:00.002-07:00

A ballet by Anton Simon(portrait is Gorsky, choreographer)
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Anton Yulevich Simon(1850-1916), French composer, pianist and conductor, from 1871 until his death, active in Russia as conductor at the Theatre Bouffe in Moscow. The backbone of his music consists of piano works, and he produced some important and successful stage works and orchestral works. His music is rarely played nowadays.

Simoneau, Leopold

2010-07-14T18:19:00.001-07:00

Leopold Simoneau(1918-), Canadian tenor, studied at Montreal and New York; made his debut in 1941. He sang in Paris, London, La Scala, Salzburg, and New York Metropolitan Opera. He retired from opera in 1964, but continued to sing in concert until 1970. He was active in the formation of Opera de Quebec; joined the faculty of the San francisco Conservatory in 1972.

Sindici, Oreste

2010-07-14T18:15:00.002-07:00

National Anthem of Colombia
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Oreste Sindici(1828-1904), Italian composer, he came to Bogota, Colombia as part of a company of opera, he settled in Colombia and composed the national anthem of Colombia.

Skalkotas, Nikolaos

2010-07-14T18:15:00.001-07:00

Nikolaos Skalkotas(1904-1949), Greek composer, studied violin at the Athens Conservatory, then studied composition at the Hochschule fur Musik in Berlin. In 1933 returning to Athens, he played violin in the orchestra. he composed concertos(piano, violin), orchestral music, 4 string quartets, and piano suites.

Skalovski, Todor

2010-07-14T18:14:00.000-07:00

Todor Skalovski(1909-2004), Macedonian composer, chorus and orchestra conductor, he composed the national anthem of Macedonia "Today Over Macedonia".
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Skerjanc, Lucijan Marija

2010-07-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

Lucijan Marija Skerjanc(1900-1973), Slovene composer, pedegogue, and conductor. Educated in Ljubljana, Prague, Vienna, Paris and Basel, taught at the Academy of Music in Lujbljana and also served as chanceller there, conducted the Slovenia Philharmonic Orchestra. He received several awards. His compositions include 5 symphonies, various concertos, orchestral, keyborad, and chamber music.

Skorulsky, Michael Adamovich

2010-07-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

Skoworoda, Hryhorij

2010-07-14T18:10:00.000-07:00

Hryhorij Skoworoda(1722-1794), Ukrainian poet, philosopher and composer, he studied at the University of Kiev-Mohala. he traveled to Ukraine in the ordinary dress of the hebrew Bibble, flute and several issues of Marvel's own songs, stores, telling stores and singing them in the villages, cities and fairs. He composed songs.

Skroup, Frantisck

2010-07-14T18:08:00.000-07:00

Frantisck Joseph Skroup(1801-1862), Czech composer/conductor, studied philosophy and law, then involved in a group activities for opera, his talent for singing and conducting soon made him a leader. His opera "Dratenik" was regarded as the first all Czech opera. He conducted in Prague and Rotterdam. He composed 5 operas and the national anthem of Czecholovakia.

Slavenski, Josip Stocker-

2010-07-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

Josip Slavenski(Stcker-Slavenski)(1896-1955), Croatian composer. He studied at the Budapest Conservatory and Prague Conservatory. Returning to Zagreb, he started to teach, and in 1924 settled in Belgrade and taught at the Academy there. His music was influenced by the native music of natal region, in the style of Bartok. He composed orchestral works, chamber music, piano and choral music.

Slavik, Josef

2010-07-14T18:06:00.000-07:00

Josef Slavik(1806-1833), Czech violinist and composer, studied at the Prague Conservatory, taught violin in Vienna. Schubert dedicated his Fantasia in C to him. He was appointed Viennese Hofkapelle in 1829. He composed violin pieces but few survive.

Slezak, Leo

2010-07-14T18:03:00.002-07:00

Leo Slezak(1873-1946), Moravian operatic tenor, made his opera debut in Lohengrin in 1896, sang with Berlin Opera for one year, then became a member of Vienna State Opera for next 26 years. He went to Paris for further study and continue to sing in London and NY Met.

Smajlovic, Vedran

2010-07-14T18:03:00.001-07:00

Smetana, Bedrich

2010-07-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

Bedrich Smetana(1824-1884), Czech(Bohemian) composer, inspired by Liszt's Prague recital in 1840, determined to be a musician. In 1856 he left Prague for Gotenborg, Sweden where he opened music school, conducting choral society, and organized chamber concerts with sccess. In 1861 he returned to Prague, and 1863 he was elected head of the music section of the new Society of Arts. he composed ysmphonic tune opems(My Fatherland.. etc), operas(The Bartered Bride, Daliber... etc), and chamber music.

Smetana, Bedrich

2010-07-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

Smith, John Stafford

2010-07-13T18:13:00.002-07:00

"The Star Spangled Banner"-the national anthem of USA, lyrics by Francis Scott Key and music by John Smith.
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John Stafford Smith(1750-1836), British composer, studied music with his father. In 1761 he joined the Chapel Royal as a choister. he established a reputation as composer of catches and glees and is thought to be the composer of the song "To American in Heaven," an adatation of which is the tune to "The Star Spangle Banner." He is considered to be one of the earliest English musicaologists.

Smith, Kate

2010-07-13T18:13:00.001-07:00

Kate Smith(1907-1986), American popular song singer, after appearing in musicals in New York, from 1931 she sang on radio, eventually becoming the most popular radio singer of the 1930's and 1940s.

Sobinov, Leonid

2010-07-13T18:12:00.000-07:00

leonid Sobinov(1872-1934), Russian tenor, studied in Moscow, made his operatic debut in 1894, sang with great success in St. Petersburg. He excelled in such different roles as Romeo, Lohengrin, Orfeo and Wether.

Soepratman, Wage Rudolf

2010-07-13T18:09:00.000-07:00

Wage Rudolf Soepratman(1903-1938), Indonesian songwriter. He wrote(lyrics) and composed(music) the national anthem of Indonesia

Sojo, Vincente Emilio

2010-07-13T18:08:00.000-07:00

Vincente Emilio Sojo(1887-1974), Venezuelan composer, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Caracas, then taught there, he helped found the Venezuelan Symphony, leading it for 20 years. The influence of Venezuelan traditional music is strong in his works.

Soler, Antonio

2010-07-13T18:07:00.000-07:00

Antonio Soler(1729-1783), Spanish composer of the late Baroque and early Classical music eras. He studied at the Escolonia of the Great Monastery of Montserrat, in 1744 he was appointed organist at the Cathedral of La Seu d'Ugrell and appointed as a subdeacon at the same time. Later in his life, he held posts as chapel master in Lleida and El Escorial. He composed keyboard sonatas, concertos, quintets, motets and masses.

Solovyov-Sedoy, Vasily Pavlovich

2010-07-13T18:06:00.000-07:00

V. P. Solovyov-Sedoy(1907-1979), Russian composer, studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, he served as the deputy to the Supreme Council of the Soviet Union and chairman of the Film Score Alliance of Russia. He received the decorations "Lenin-Prize", "Stalin Prize", and "People's artist of the Soviet Union". He composed more than 400 songs, "Moscow Night" is well known and popular, others are ballet music and film scores.

Sontag, Henriette

2010-07-12T20:52:00.002-07:00

Henriette Sontag(1802-1854), German soprano, studied at the Prague Conservatory, sang in the premiere of Euryanthe(Weber, 1823), Beethoven's "Missa Solemins", and Ninth Symphony(both May 1824), also sang in Paris, London. She left the stage in 1830, gave some concerts, returned to stage in 1849, toured Mexico and died in Mexico City.

Sontonga, Enoch

2010-07-12T20:52:00.001-07:00

Enoch Sontonga(1873-1905), South African composer, he traveled as a teacher at the Lovedale Institute abd subseqentally attended the methodist Mission School in Nancefield, neat Johannesburg. He was also a composer and photographer. He composed(part of) the national anthem of South Africa. It was also the official African national Congress anthem, since 1925 and is still national anthem of Tanzania, Zambia and also Zimbabwe and Nambia.

Sor, Fernando

2010-07-12T20:47:00.001-07:00

Fernando Sor(1778-1839), Spanish composer and guitarist, received musical instruction
at the monastery in Monsterrat. toured Paris, London, Moscow and settled in Paris. He composed mainly guitar music(solo pieces(sonatas, divertimentos, waltzes, fantasia), also some ballet music.

Soro, Enrique

2010-07-12T20:45:00.000-07:00

Enrique Soro(1884-1954), Chilean composer, considered one of the first Chilean symphonists, he began his studies in Concepcion, then in Italy, the Royal Conservatory of Milan. Upon returning to Chile in 1906, he became the professor at the National Music Conservatory, then became deputy director and director of the conservatory.
He composed symphonies, and other orchestral works.

Sousa, John Philip

2010-07-12T20:44:00.000-07:00

John Philip Sousa(1854-1933), American composer and conductor, studied violin and other instruments in Washington D.C., apponited member of the Marine Band, conducted theater orchestra in Philadelphia and Marine Band, known as "The March King". He composed 136 marches, and others such as songs, dance music and band arrangements.

Spendiarov, Alexander

2010-07-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

Alexander Spendiarov(1871-1928), Armenian composer/conductor, studied law at the University of Moscow, studied composition with Rimsky-Korskov privately. From 1900 he served as a conductor in the Crimea, he conducted widely in Russia and abroad. In 1924 he taught at the Yerevan Conservatory. His music weds the Russian nationalistic and Armenian folk elements; he composed 1 opera, choral works and chamber music.

Spohr, Louis

2010-07-12T20:41:00.000-07:00

Louis(Ludwig) Spohr(1784-1859), German composer and violinist, studied violin and theory in Brunswick, made himself as a violin virtuoso, toured Europe and Russia, conducted the orchestra at the Theater an der Wien and later became the music director of the Franfurt Theater and Kapellmeister in Kassel. He composed 15 violin concertos and symphonies.

Spontini, Gasparo

2010-07-12T20:40:00.000-07:00

Gasparo(Luigi Pacifico) Spontini(1774-1851), Italian composer, studied at the Pieta dei Turchini Conservatory in Naples and also studied with Cimarosa. He went to Paris, Berlin, his music was very successful in France and Germany. He composed mainly operas.

St. Helier, Ivy

2010-07-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

Ivy St. Heliers(1886-1971), British stage actress, composer and lyricist.On stage she played in the original production of Noelhowa'a operetta "Bitter Sweet(1929)", as a lyricist, ahe wrote songs for "The Street Singer", "Blue Train", the London musical by Reginald Arkell, Dion Titheradge by Robert Stolz. She appeared in five films, including Laurence Olivier's "Henry V(1944)".

Stamic, Jan

2010-07-12T20:38:00.001-07:00

Johann Stamic(tz)(1717-1757), Czech composer and violinist, received his formal education in Jihlava at the Jesuit Gymnasium and was in Prague at the University during 1734-35. he was employed by the court in Mannheim as Konzertmaster. He is regarded as one of the foremost early classical symphonists, his contributions include regular use of the 4-movement cycle(instead of 3) in his symphonic works and a transfer of features of Italian opera-overture style. he composed symphonies, various concertos(15 violin, 11 flute, 1 oboe, 1 clarinet, and piano), and sacred music.

Stanford, Charles Villiers

2010-07-12T20:37:00.000-07:00

Charles Villiers Stanford(1852-1924), Irish-born composer, resided in England for much of his life. He is particularly notable for his church music. From 1887 ubtil 1924 he was professor of music at University of Cambridge. He composed 11 operas, 7 symphonies, concertos(violin, piano), and Irish Rhapsodies.

Stasov, Vladimir

2010-07-12T20:36:00.000-07:00

Vladimir Stasov(1824-1906), Russian art and music critic.

Staynov, Petko

2010-07-12T20:35:00.000-07:00

petko Staynov(1896-1977), Bulgarian composer and pianist. He enriched the Bulgarian musical culture and contributed considerably to its development, he dedicated his entire life and all his abilities to Bulgarian music and musical culture, and to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He studied mainly in Germany(Private Musical Lyceum and Dresden Musical Conservatory). Returning to Bulgaria he taught at the Institute for the Blind. He composed symphonic suites, scherzo, concert overtures, and vocal music.

Steiner, Max

2010-07-12T20:34:00.000-07:00

max Steiner(1888-1971), Austrian/American composer and conductor, he studied at the Imperial Academy in Vienna. He moved to US in 1916 and worked in New York as an arranger and conductor in the American musical theater. In 1926 he moved to Hollywood, just as sound was transforming the film industry; he continued writing for the movies well into 1960s. Among his famous scores are: Gone with the Wind(1939), Casabalca(1943), A Summer Place(1959).

Steinway, Henry

2010-07-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

Henry Steinway(1797-1871), piano maker in Germany. In 1830 he exhibted his first grand piano and square piano at the Brunswick State Fair and won GOLD MEDAL. In 1850 He moved to US and established as the Steinway & Son. Their piano design known as the "American system" with one-piece cast-iron frame and overstringing, transformed the instrument and was copied by piano maker all over Euyrope.

Stenhammer, Wilhelm

2010-07-12T17:53:00.000-07:00

Carl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammer(1871-1927), Swedish composer, conductor and pianist, studied in Stockholm and continued to study in Berlin. There he admired Wagner and Anton Bruckner. From 1906 to 1922 he was artistic director and chief conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony. Briefly, in 1909, he held the position of director of music at Uppsala University. He composed 2 symphonies, senerade for orchestra, 6 sring quartets, and other chamber music.

Stephanescu, George

2010-07-12T17:52:00.000-07:00

George Stephanescu(1843-1925), Romanian composer, studied at the Bucharest Conservatory and Paris Conservatory, then taught at the Bucharest Conservatory, later served as director of Bucharest National Theater; he composed 3 operettas, symphony and chamber music.

Stepovoi, Jakov S.

2010-07-12T17:47:00.000-07:00

Jakov Stepanovich Stepovoi(1883-1921), Ukrainian composer, studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory with Rimsky-Korsakov, the taught at the Kiev Conservatory. From 1919 he was head of the Music Section of the All-Ukrainian Committe of Art. He composed songs and choir pieces.

Stern, Isaac

2010-07-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

Stetchenko, Kyrill G.

2010-07-12T17:38:00.000-07:00

Krill Grigoryevich Stetchenko(1882-1922), Ukrainian composer, conductor and pedagogue, studied at the seminary in Kiev. He taught singing in high school and seminary in Kiev, director of the Choir Music Section of "Dneprosoyuza" in Kiev. He composed songs, operas, and requiem.

Stokowski, Leopold

2010-07-08T17:28:00.000-07:00

Leopold Stokowski(1882-1980), Polish/American conductor, born in London of Polish parentage, studied in Paris Conservatory, conducted throughout European orchestras, and settled in US conducting major US orchestras.
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The mini sheet stamp is a picture from the film "Fantasia" - shaking hand with Micky.

Stolcer-Slavenski, Josip

2010-07-08T17:25:00.000-07:00