Johann Nepomuk David

Johann Nepomuk David (November 30 1895 – December 22 1977) was an Austrian symphonist who wrote a number of orchestral works including eight symphonies (of which the fifth has been recorded, as have some other works including a disc of organ music,) several concerti including an organ concerto and two violin concertos, instrumental works including many for or with organ, and many choral works. His general style changed from the modal tendencies seen in his first two symphonies to the more acerbic though still tonal sound of the later ones.

elected worklist

*Eight symphonies (op.18, 1937 - op.59, 1964-5)
*Symphonie preclassica (op.44), symphonia breve (op.47), sinfonia per archi (op.54)
*Chaconne, op.71
*Three concertos for string orchestra (op.40 no.1, 1950, op.40 no.2, 1951, op.74, 1975, published by Breitkopf & Härtel)
*Violin concerto, op.45
*Violin concerto no. 2, with string orchestra, op.50 (published 1959)
*"Melancholia" for viola and chamber orchestra, op.53 (1958)
*Concerto for violin, cello and orchestra, op.68 (1971)
*Two sonatas for cello solo
*Sonata for clarinet and viola, op.32 no.4 (1948)
*Sonata for flute and viola, op.32 no.1 (1947)
*Sonata for viola solo, op.31 no.3 (1947)
*Sonata for cello and organ (1975)
*"Partita über B-A-C-H" for organ
*Trio for flute, violin and cello, op.73 (1974)
*Sonata for violin and organ, op.75 (1975)
*Missa choralis (de angelis) : ad quattuor voces inaequales, op.43 (1953)
*"Deutsche Messe" for mixed chorus, op.42 (1952)
*Drei Evangelienmotetten, op.69
*Pollio, for bass, chorus and orchestra, text after Virgil

References

* [http://www.johann-nepomuk-david.org/ Site devoted to David's music]