Sunday, November 21, 2021

November 21 - Sigfrid Karg-Elert (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for November 21st are here: Ernest Charles; Coleman Hawkins; Björk; Sigfrid Karg-Elert (2019) and Malcolm Williamson (2020)

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Sigfrid Karg-Elert (21 November 1877 – 9 April 1933) was a German composer, best known for his compositions for pipe organ and reed organ. 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tangled Web


His profound knowledge of music theory allowed him to stretch the limits of traditional harmony without losing tonal coherence. -- Wikipedia


There are those who confess their aversion

For Karg-Elert’s harmonic diversion,

But he got a thrill

From displaying his skill

At tangled harmonic immersion.

 

 

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Working from Home


From 1924, Karg-Elert gave weekly harmonium recitals on the radio from his home. -- Wikipedia


Though he didn’t expect pandemonium

For his work on the humble harmonium,

He hoped there were those

Who, as fans of his shows,

Would offer some words of encomium.

 

 

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