MAPEH2 PDF - Musician Biography

01 His Life Table of 02 Career Beginning Contents 03 Musical Style 04 Notable Works  -His Life Birth: November 29, 1770 in Leppe, Silesia Province. Death: Died on September 18, in Vienna, died shortly before his 61st birthday. German-Austrian violinist and classical...

01 His Life Table of 02 Career Beginning Contents 03 Musical Style 04 Notable Works  -His Life Birth: November 29, 1770 in Leppe, Silesia Province. Death: Died on September 18, in Vienna, died shortly before his 61st birthday. German-Austrian violinist and classical composer -Career Beginnings Apprenticeship in his uncle in 1787 in Warsaw Joined the orchestra of Prince Grigory Alexandrovich Potemkin in St. Petersburg, under the direction of master Giuseppe Sarti In 1788 he returned to Warsaw after the completion of his contract In the spring of 1791 he was concert master at the court of Princess Izabela Lubomirska in Vienna Took lessons with Joseph Haydn in 1802 Traveled and lived in Paris in 1802-1803 -Musical Style Chamber music is musical focus Originally a principal representative of the true quartet school of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The composer is responsible for incorporating French and Polish influences into the Viennese. Characterized by adherence to sonata form and emphasis on melodic development Clear and concise themes Focused on variation and contrast  -Notable Works 1.) String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major Connection to Classical Tradition: Strongly influenced by Haydn and Mozart, blending elegance with emotional depth. Structure: Three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Rondo. Features graceful melodies and balanced dialogue between instruments. Legacy: Showcased Hänsel's ability to refine and expand the Classical style, cementing his role in the development of chamber music.  -Notable Works 2.) Violin Sonata in A Major Connection to Violin Virtuosity: Demonstrates Hänsel’s expertise as a violinist, emphasizing lyrical expression and technical brilliance. Structure: Three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Rondo. Combines a singing violin line with a rich harmonic accompaniment. Legacy: A testament to Hänsel's skill in creating works that both challenge performers and captivate audiences.