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John Jacobsson
Tre Stycken for Clarinet or Violin, Viola and Piano, Op.45
John Jacobsson (1835-1909) was born in the Swedish capital Stockholm. He received his basic music education from his mother who was a singer. At the age of 14 it became necessary for him to find a job and he was employed at music and piano store. Because he was forced to work, Jacobsson was unable to study at the Royal Conservatory, however, he studied piano, harmony and composition privately with one of Sweden’s leading composers Ludvig Norman, who had studied with famous teachers at the Leipzig Conservatory. Jacobbson was also able to study with Franz Berwald. He pursued a career as a composer, while running his own music shop, and also served as chief organist at the Great Synagogue of Stockholm. He and his music were recognized and he was awarded the Swedish Royal Medal for Literature and Art, and was inducted into the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
Jacobsson’s style reflects the influence of Mendelssohn and Schumann, but also contemporary Scandinavian composers such as Norman and Adolf Lindblad. He composed in most genres and became known for his songs. The Tre Stycken or Three Pieces, which date from 1896, were originally for Clarinet, Viola and Piano. However, his publisher, with a view to sales, insisted on a violin part in lieu of clarinet. Jacobsson complied and the violin part was published simultaneously with the other parts. The movements are marked. Fantasy piece (Allegro moderato), Lyrical Intermezzo, (Allegretto con moto e grazioso) and Humoresque (Introduction. Allegro moderato, Allegro con moto, Un poco lento, and più mosso)
| (A) Clarinet, Viola & Piano | $19.95 |
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| (B) Violin, Viola & Piano | $19.95 |
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| (C) All Four Parts | $24.95 |
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