Volfgangs Dārziņš (dzimis 1906. gada 25. septembrī vai pēc citiem avotiem 25. novembrī, miris 1962. gada 24. jūnijā) bija latviešu komponists, pianists un mūzikas kritiķis.
Pazīstams ar folkloras pārtveri profesionālajā mūzikā, apdarinājis 200 latviešu tautas dziesmas solo balsij un klavierēm. Tautas mūzikas skaņkārtu un metrikas īpatnības ir organiski iekausējis sava laika modernajās koncertmūzikas formās.
Dzīvesgājums
Dzimis 1906. gada 25. septembrī Rīgā komponista Emīla Dārziņa ģimenē. 1929. gadā beidza Latvijas Konservatorijas Jāzepa Vītola kompozīcijas teorijas klasi, noslēguma aktā atskaņodams savu 1. klavierkoncertu. 1934. gadā beidza konservatorijas Nadeždas Kārkliņas klavieru klasi. 1933. gadā debitēja VIII Dziesmu svētkos, kur svētku kompozīciju konkursā ieguva četras godalgas par tautasdziesmu apdarēm korim.
Strādāja vairākos laikrakstos par mūzikas kritiķi, tai skaitā “Latvis“, “Rīts”, “Tēvija” Otrā pasaules kara beigās 1944. gadā devās bēgļu gaitās uz Vāciju, kur dzīvoja Eslingenē, pēc sešiem gadiem pārcēlās uz dzīvi ASV. Tur laikā no 1950. līdz 1955. gadam bija Spokanas konservatorijas pedagogs. Tāpat strādāja Vašingtonas Universitātes mūzikas skolā, diriģēja Amerikas baznīcu korus.
Miris Sietlā 1962. gada 24. jūnijā.
Bija precējies ar gleznotāju Annu Dārziņu.
Muzikālie darbi
Simfoniskā mūzika
- “Latvju deju svīta” simfoniskajam orķestrim,
- 9 Latviešu tautas dziesmas simfoniskajam orķestrim,
- 2 klavierkoncerti (I – 1934., II – 1939).
Vokālā mūzika
- 20 tautasdziesmu apdares jauktajam korim a cappella,
- 2 vīru kora dziesmas (“Birzēm rotāts Gaiziņš”),
- viena tautasdziesmu apdare sieviešu korim a cappella,
- 300 tautasdziesmu apdares solo balsij ar klavierēm (izdotas četrās burtnīcās A. Kalnāja apgādā Čikāgā).
Instrumentālā mūzika
- 8 Mazas svītas klavierēm,
- “Spēlējiet, pirkstiņi” – skaņdarbi bērniem divās burtnīcās,
- 2 sonātes, Triade de preludes, Trittico barbaro,
- Variācijas par oriģināltēmām.
Vokāli instrumentālā mūzika
- Poēma “Daugavas viļņi” jauktam korim, baritonam un simfoniskajam orķestrim https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volfgangs_D%C4%81rzi%C5%86%C5%A1
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Volfgangs Dārziņš (1906–1962) was a Latvian composer, pianist and music critic.
Biography
Volfgangs Dārziņš was born in 25. September, 1906 in Riga to Latvian composer Emīls Dārziņš and Marija Deidere. He was named Volfgangs in honour of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He studied composition in Latvian conservatory under Jāzeps Vītols and graduated in 1929. Later he continued studies in conservatories piano class which he graduated in 1934. In 1933 Dārziņš participated in VIII Latvian National song festival where several of his Latvian folk song arrangements was acclaimed. He also worked for several Latvian newspapers as music critic. Overall he has published more than 1000 articles. During this time he also became known for extensive research into Latvian folk music, mapping the distribution of many folksongs.
In 1944 he emigrated to Germany and lived in main Latvian displaced persons center- Esslingen. In 1950 he relocated to United States and until 1955 worked as a teacher in Spokane conservatory. He also worked in a music school of a University of Washington and was a conductor of several church choirs. Also he continued to perform as a pianist and made several concert tours through the country. Most notable performance was in Carnegie Hall, New York City in 1954. He became close friend with two of his students Ken Benshoof and Alden Andreassen. The Andreassen began performing Dārziņš’ songs in memorial concerts after 1962. Volfgangs Dārziņš died in Seattle, on 24 June 1962.
Volfgangs Dārziņš is best known for his ability to include folk motives into classical music. He has made more than 200 Latvian folk song arrangements for piano and voice and also for symphonic orchestra. Also he has written two piano concerts and several suites. He developed a strong original style, influenced to some degree by Bartók and Stravinsky. His compositions are in three categories: piano, solo vocal and choral.
References
- ^ Mara Biezaitis Volfgangs Dārziņš (1906-1962): a response to Latvian music 1984
- ^ http://www.music.lv/Composers/Wolfgang_Darzins_e.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volfgangs_D%C4%81rzi%C5%86%C5%A1
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