Stamps of Music K

Kacianauskas, A. K.

2010-05-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

A. K. Kacianauskas(1882-1957), Lithuanian composer.

Kalinnikov, Vassily Serge

2010-05-20T18:09:00.000-07:00

Vassily Serge Kalinnikov(1866-1901), Russian composer, studied at the school of Music of the Moscow Philharmonic Society, then played in the theater orchestra. He composed symphonies, and orchestral music.

Kalman, Emmerich

2010-05-20T18:08:00.000-07:00

Emmerich Kalman(1882-1953), Hungarian composer, studied at the Budapest Academy of Music; served as music critic for the Pestinaplo; went to Vienna and Paris, settled in Paris and died there. He composed operettas.

Kalnins, Alfreds

2010-05-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

Alfreds Kalnins(1879-1951), Latvian composer, founder of Latvian national opera, studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, he worked at the Latvian National Opera, and short stay in New York(1927-33). He composed over 100 pieces of music including operas, ballets, piano pieces, choral music arrangements and songs.

Kalomiris, Manolis

2010-05-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

Manolis Kalomiris(1883-1962), Greek composer, studied at the Gensellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, then taught at the Obolensky Lyceum in Russia. Returning to Athens, he taught at the Athens Conservatory, founded and directed both the Helenic Conservatory and the National Conservatory. He composed operas, orchestral works, concertos, and other instrumental music.

Kanaci, Panajot

2010-05-20T18:05:00.000-07:00

Panajot Kanaci(1924- ), Albanian choreographer and ballet master. In 1945 he crated the first dance group, combining miniature ballet and folk dances of different regions of Albania. He was a prompoter of the popular dance.

Kantemir, Dimitrie

2010-05-20T18:04:00.000-07:00

Also known as: Dimitrie Cantemir.

Kapp, Artur

2010-05-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

Artur Kapp(1878-1952), Estonian composer, studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, directed music school in Astrakhan, and taught at the conservatory in Tallinn, and conducted Estonian Theater. he composed 5 symphonies, oratorio, and over 100 songs.

Karajan, Herbert von

2010-05-20T18:01:00.000-07:00

Herbert von Karajan(1908-1989), German conductor, attended the Mozarteum in Salzburg, then studied conducting at the Vienna Music Academy, and Vienna University. He made conducting debut in Vienna in 1936, conducted in Berlin, Milan, and Berlin State Opera; appointed music director of life of the Berlin Philharmonic, also conducted the Salzburg Festival.

Karayev, Kara

2010-05-20T18:00:00.002-07:00

Also known as: Gara Garayev

Karlis, Baumanis

2010-05-20T18:00:00.001-07:00

Baumanis Karlis(1835-1905), Latvian composer, he worked in Limbazi(Lembsal) as a teacher and a journalist. He is the author of lyrics and music of "God Bless Latvia", the national anthem of Latvia.

Karnavicius, Jurgis

2010-05-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

Jurgis Karnavicius(1884-1948), Lithuanian composer of classical music and a forerunner of the development of Lithuanian operatic works. He studied Law in St. Petersburg, also studied music theory and composition simultaneously. He became professor at Leningrad Conservatory of Music. Returned to Lithuania, he taught at the Consveratory of Music in Kaunas. he composed operas, orchestral, chamber and piano music.

Karlowicz, Mieczyslaw

2010-05-20T17:58:00.000-07:00

Mieczyslaw Karlowicz(1876-1909), Polish composer,studied music from his father, then studied in Berlin, and Leipzig. He took part in active in Warsaw musical life as composer, writer, and organizer. His music, symphonic poems and songs, is still well-known in Poland.

Kauffmann, Angelica

2010-05-20T17:57:00.000-07:00

Angelica Kauffmann(1741-1807), Swiss-Austrian painter. When she was young she showed marked talent musician.

Keersmaeker, Anne Teresa De

2010-05-20T17:55:00.000-07:00

See: De Keersmaeker, Anne Teresa

Keil, Alfredo

2010-05-19T21:09:00.000-07:00

Alfredo Keil(1850-1907), Portuguese romantic composer and painter, a German-origin, he studied painting in Munich and Nuremberg. As a composer, he gained prominence with his operas, his work "Serrana", is considered the best Portuguese opera. he composed the Portuguese national anthem.

Kern, Jerome

2010-05-19T21:08:00.000-07:00

Jerome Kern(1885-1945), American popular song-writer and Broadway musical cpomposer, studied at the New York College of Music and in Europe. His combination of the dramatic structure of European operetta with American matter fundamentally influenced the subsequent development of the American musicals. He composed broaway musicals(Show boat etc).

Khachaturian, Aram

2010-05-19T21:07:00.002-07:00

Aram Khachaturian(1903-1978), Armenian composer, studied at the Gnesin Music Academy in Moscow, then entered Moscow Conservatory, later taught at both schools, he was one the prominnent Soviet composers of 20th century, along with Prokofiev and Shostakovich. He composed 3 symphonies, symphonic poems, ballet music, concertos(violin, piano), and chamber music.

Khamidi, Latif

2010-05-19T21:07:00.001-07:00

Kienzl, Wilhelm

2010-05-19T21:06:00.002-07:00

Wilhelm Kienzl(1857-1941), Austrian composer, studied at the Prague University, traveled as accompanist, conductor, and lecturer, conducted Hamburg Opera and Munich opera. He composed 10 operas, his music was popular during his days, but faded away just before his death.

Kiepura, Jan

2010-05-19T21:06:00.001-07:00

jan Kiepura(1902-1966), Polish tenor and actor, he played in twelve musicals. In 1930 he married the lyric soprano, Marta Enggerth, they often both sang together in operettas, and in concerts. They emigrated to US during the WWII.

Kilar, Wojciech

2010-05-19T21:05:00.001-07:00

Wojciech Kilar(1932- ), Polish classical and film music composer, studied at State Higher School of Music in Katowice and Krakow, then studied with Boulanger in Paris.

He chaired and co-chaired the Association of Polish Composers of both local and national boards, he received numerous awards. He composed orchestral music and film scores.

Kim, Ok Song

2010-05-19T21:04:00.000-07:00

Kirkop, Oreste

2010-05-19T21:03:00.000-07:00

Oreste Kirkop(1923-1998), Maltese tenor, made his opera debut in 1945 as Turiddu of Rusticana Cavaliera, then he continued singing operas in United Kindom, Las Vegas.

Klemetti, Heikki

2010-05-19T21:02:00.002-07:00

Heikki Klemetti(1876-1953), Finnish choral conductor and composer, studied philosophy, then studied music at the Stern Conservatory in Berlin. He founded a chorus group in 1907, and toured the Scandinavian countries, he involved in choral music of his life's work, composed choral music, masses, and church music.

Klemperer, Otto

2010-05-19T21:02:00.001-07:00

Otto Klemperer91885-1973), German conductor, studied at the Frankurt Conservatory first, then at the Klindworth-Schwrenda Conservatory in Berlin. He conducted at Hamburg Opera, Strasbourg, and Cologne, served as music director at Wiesbaden; he also conducted Los Angels Philharmonic and Pittsburg Symphony, he was named the conductor of life of Walter Legge's Philharmonic Orchestra.

Klotz, Mathias

2010-05-19T21:01:00.002-07:00

Mathias Klotz(1653-1743), German violin maker, founder of the Mittenwald School of Violin making after study with Jacob Stainer and Nicolo Amati.

Members of Klotz family have made violins in Mittenwald, Germany from the mid-1600's to the present.

Kmoch, Frantisek

2010-05-19T21:01:00.001-07:00

Frantisek Kmoch(1848-1912), Czech(Bohemia) composer and conductor, studied at the Teachers College in Prague, then taught at the Suchdol, Bohemia, leaded and conducted the Sokol Wind Orchestra in Kolin, toured Vienna, Budapest, Russia, and Krakow with his wind orchestra. He composed orchestral works, marches, and songs.

Koco, Tefta Tashko

2010-05-19T21:00:00.001-07:00

Tefta Tashko Koco(1910-1947), Albanian singer, she learned to sing at the Montpellier Conservatoire and then at Paris Conservatory.

Returning to Albania in 1936 where she performed in operatic and Albanian folk songs. She sang especially written for her from Albanian composer Kristo Kono.

Kocor, Korla Awgust

2010-05-19T20:58:00.000-07:00

Korla Awgust Kocor(1822-1904), Sorbian composer and conductor. He was the composer of music of the Lusatian national anthem "Rjana Luzica". He has been called the "founding father of secular Sorbian music".

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Kodaly, Zoltan

2010-05-18T19:23:00.002-07:00

Zoltan Kodaly(1882-1967), Hungarian composer, studied st the University of Budapest and Budapest Academy, in 1905 earned doctorate degree in music, made research in folk music, including about 3,500 melodies, taught at the Budapest Academy and later served as the deputy director of the Academy. His works are abound in colorful folk inspiration and brilliant orchestration. his compositions include 2 operas, tone poems, orchestral and chamber music.

Kogoj, Marij

2010-05-18T19:23:00.001-07:00

Marji Kogoj(1892-1956), Slovanian composer, self-taught in music from the beginning, then studied in Vienna with Arnold Schoenberg. In Ljubljana, he worked as a music critic and coach in opera. He composer one opera "Black Masks"(1928), songs, choral music, and piano pieces.

Kollo, Walter

2010-05-18T19:22:00.000-07:00

Walter Kollo(1878-1940), German composer of operetta and popular songs, a conductor and music publisher. His best known work is the operetta "Wie eirst in Mai".

Kolthoum, Om

2010-05-18T19:21:00.002-07:00

Om Kolthum(or Omm Kulthum)-(1898 - 1975), Egyptian singer, song-writer and actress, she is recognized as one of the Arab world's most famous and distinguished singers of the 20th century. From 1922 she worked in Cairo, where she assembled a group of instrumentalists; from 1930's she appeared in many musical films; a major figure in Middle Eastern music in the 1950s and 1960s. She sang a wide repertory of traditional and newly composed music.

Komenski, Jan Amos

2010-05-18T19:21:00.001-07:00

Jan Amos Komenski(1592-1670), Czech teacher, educator and writer. His often considered as the "Father of Modern Education".

Komitas, Soghoman

2010-05-18T19:20:00.000-07:00

Soghomon Komitas(1869-1935), Armenian composer and musicologist, studied in Berlin, collected material pertaining to Armenian folk music, composing works based on folk and sacred melodies.

Korngold, Erich Wolfgang

2010-05-18T19:19:00.000-07:00

Erich Wolfgang Korngold(1897-1957), Austrian-American composer, considered to be a child prodigy by Mahler, started to compose at the age of 10, he taught at the Vienna State Academy. In 1934, he moved to Hollywood and started to write scores for films, he composed 5 operas, 19 film scores, a symphony,a violin concerto, and chamber music.

Koschat, Thomas

2010-05-18T19:18:00.002-07:00

Thomas Koschat(1845-1914), Austrian composer, studied in Vienna, joined the court opera chorus, then became the leader of the chorus and the leader of the Cathedral choir, he composed operas.

Kosenko, Viktor S.

2010-05-18T19:18:00.001-07:00

Viktor Stepanovych Kosenko(1896-1938), Ukrainian composer, pianist and teacher. He graduated from St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1918, he taught at the Music Technicum, the N. V. Lysenko Institute of Music and Drama, and the Kiev Conservatory. He was active as concert soloist and teacher. His compositions drew on the best traditions of Russian and Ukrainian folk music. He composed an opera(unfinished), a violin concerto, violin sonatas, a piano concerto, and orchestral music.

Koster, Lou

2010-05-18T19:17:00.002-07:00

Lou Koster(1889-1973), Luxembourgian composer and pianist. She composed songs.

Kovarovic, Karel

2010-05-18T19:17:00.001-07:00

Karel Kovarovic(1862-1920), Czech composer, studied at the Prague Conservatory with Fibich, taught at the Prague Singing School and conducted the National Theater Orchestra. he composed 6 czech operas, ballets, orchestral and chamber music.

Kozlovsky, Ivan

2010-05-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

Ivan Kozlovsky(1900-1993), Ukrainian tenor, studied at the Kiev Conservatory, made his operatic debut in 1918 as Faust, then he joined the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre in 1926 and was one of the leading tenors until 1954. He taught at Moscow Conservatory from 1956 to 1980.

Kraja, Maria

2010-05-18T19:15:00.000-07:00

Maria Kraja(1911- ), Albanian opera singer, she studied in Vienna. Returning to Albania she taught at Donika Kastrioti School, sang in Opera & Ballet Theater in Tirana.

Kraus, Alfredo

2010-05-17T21:18:00.000-07:00

Alfredo Kraus(1927-1999), distinguished Spanish tenor of Austrian descent, particularly known for the artistry he bought to opera's bel canto roles, studied in Barcelona and Milan, debut in 1956 in Cairo as the Duke(Rigoletto), sang in Turin, London, NY Met. He had special success in Donezetti and Rossini's roles.

Kraus, Joseph Martin

2010-05-17T21:17:00.000-07:00

Joseph Martin Kraus91756-1792), German-Swedish composer, born i Germany and later moved to Sweden, he is sometimes referred to as "the Swedish Mozart", he studied music at University of Erfurt, traveled widely in Europe, settled in Sweden and was appointed as director of the Royal Academy of Music, Sweden. He composed symphonies, and church music.

Kreisler, Fritz

2010-05-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

Fritz kreisler(1875-1962), Austrian-American violinist and composer, studied at the Vienna Conservatory and Paris Conservatory, won prizes since very young age, played in the Vienna Philharmonic and Berlin Philharmonic, toured Europe and US as a violin virtuoso. He composed various popular violin pieces, and one string quartet.

Kreutzer, Conradin

2010-05-17T19:12:00.002-07:00

Conradin Kreutzer(1780-1849), Austrian compoers, started as a choirboy in monasteries, studied music in Switzerland and Vienna with Albrechtsberger, appointed as music directorship in Vienna Karntnertor Theater, Josefstadt Theater, and Kapellmeister in Cologne. He composed oratorios, church music, chamber and piano pieces.

Kubelik, Jan

2010-05-17T19:12:00.001-07:00

Jan Kubelik(1880-1940), Czech violinist and composer, studied at the Prague Conservatory, first appearing professionally in 1898 as violin virtuoso and playing concerts elsewhere, he was hailed as an equal of Paganini, he composed a symphony, 6 violin concertos, and violin pieces.

Kubelik, Rafael

2010-05-17T19:11:00.000-07:00

Rafael Kubelik(1914-1996), Czech conductor and composer, son of Jan Kubelik, studied at the Prague Conservatory, debut in conducting with the Prague Philharmonic in 1934, then conducted Glyndebourne Opera, Chicago Symphony, Covent Garden Opera, Bavarian Radio Symphony in Munich. He composed operas, violin and cello concertos, and other orchestral music.

Kudirka, Vincas

2010-05-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Vincas Kudirka(1858-1899), Lithuanian poet, physician, and musician, author of both music and lyrics of the Lithuanian national anthem. He also published a collection of Lithuanian popular songs.

Kukuzel, Ioan

2010-05-17T19:09:00.000-07:00

Kukuzelis, John

2010-05-17T19:07:00.002-07:00

John Kukuzelis(1280-1360), Bulgarian Medieval Orthodox Christian composer, singer, and reformer of Eastern Orthodox Church music. He introduced the melodious style and repertoire and created the Late Byzantine system of notation. He is regarded as the most influential figure in the music of his period.

Kuljeric, Igor

2010-05-17T19:07:00.001-07:00

Igor Kuljeric(1936-2006), Croatian composer, studied composition at the Zagreb Academy of Music and then studied opera repertoire at LaScala, Milan. He hold several conducting positions and directorships theaters and feativals in Croatia, and he was also active abroad giving performances in US, Russia, and Europe.

Kunileid, Aleksander

2010-05-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Aleksander Kunileid(1845-1875), German-Estonian composer, studied music at Valga seminary, he composed songs and choral music.

Kurmangaliev, Garifolla

2010-05-17T19:05:00.002-07:00

Garifolla Kurmangaliev(1909-1993), Kazakh national opera singer, and actor.

Kurmangazy Sagyrbayaly

2010-05-17T19:05:00.001-07:00

Kurmangazy(1823-1896), Kazakh composer, instrumentlist, and folk artist.

Kurpinski, Karol

2010-05-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

Karol Kurpinski(1785-1857), Polish composer, son of an organist, he was organist and violinist since young age, conducted Warsaw Theater Orchestra, he was aleading figure in Warsaw music life. He composed 11 Polish operas, ballets, orchestral and chamber music.

Kutev, Filip

2010-05-17T19:03:00.000-07:00

Philip Kutev(1903-1982), Bulgarian composer, founder of the Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir. He is widely considered "the Father of Bulgarian choir and folk music", Kutev also created and conducted the Bulgarian National Ensemble and Choir.

Kuula, Toivo

2010-05-17T19:02:00.000-07:00

Toivo Kuula(1883-1918), Finnish composer and conductor, studied at the Helsinki Music Institute, and then in Bologna, Leipzig , Paris, and Berlin, conducted in Vaasa, Oulu, Helsinki, and Viipuri. His compositions reveal his indebtedness to Finnish folk songs in addition to a few impressionist elements. His works include orchestral and choral music, and songs.