József Soproni
József Soproni (4 October 1930 – 24 April 2021) was a Hungarian composer.
Also recorded as Jozsef Soproni
József Soproni
- Name
- József Soproni
- Born
- 4 October 1930
- Birthplace
- Sopron, Kingdom of Hungary
- Died
- 24 April 2021
- Place of death
- Sopron, Hungary
- Occupation
- Composer József Soproni (4 October 1930 – 24 April 2021) was a Hungarian composer.
- Nationality
- Hungary.
- Fields
- music and music education.
- Education
- Franz Liszt Academy of Music.
- Teachers
- János Viski.
- Honours
- Kossuth Prize, Erkel Ferenc Prize, Meritorius Artist of Hungary, Great Artist of Hungary Award, Artisjus Award and Bartók Béla – Pásztory Ditta Award.
- Languages
- Hungarian.
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Biography
Biography
Soproni worked between 1930 and 2021 across composer, music educator and university teacher. This article rests on 6 catalogued compositions, 1 issued recordings and 2 scholarly references drawn from named institutional registers. Every statement below returns to a source shown in the evidence panel; where the record is silent or divided, the article says so instead of resolving it.
József Soproni studied at Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Training under János Viski is recorded. The recorded working language is Hungarian. The field of work recorded is music and music education. Employment is recorded with Béla Bartók Conservatory, Budapest and Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Distinctions recorded are Kossuth Prize, Erkel Ferenc Prize, Meritorius Artist of Hungary and Great Artist of Hungary Award.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — József Soproni • Born — 4 October 1930 • Birthplace — Sopron, Kingdom of Hungary • Died — 24 April 2021 • Place of death — Sopron, Hungary • Occupation — Composer József Soproni (4 October 1930 – 24 April 2021) was a Hungarian composer.
Biography
Biography
After graduating from the Széchenyi István Gimnázium, Soproni entered the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in 1949. He graduated in 1956. He taught music theory and composition at Béla Bartók Music High School from 1957 to 1972. In 1992, he was a founding member of the Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts. József Soproni died in Sopron on 24 April 2021 at the age of 90.
Selected works
Selected works
• Stage • Antigoné, Opera in 3 acts (1987) • Aranylövés (Golden Shot), Opera in 1 act (2004) • Orchestral • Divertimento for string orchestra (1951–1952) • Concerto for string orchestra (1953) • Symphony (Szimfónia) for string orchestra, brass and percussion (1961) • Eklypsis for symphony orchestra (1969) • Symphony No. 1 for orchestra (1975, revised 1980) • Symphony No. 2 Seasons (Évszakok) for orchestra (1977) • Symphony No. 3 Sinfonia de Requiem for soloists, mixed choir and orchestra (1979–1980) • Comments on a Theme by Händel (Kommentárok egy Händel-témához) for orchestra (1985) • 3 Pieces (Három darab) for orchestra (1988) • Symphony No. 4 Találkozások Philipp Emanuel B.-vel (Encounters with Philipp Emanuel B.) for orchestra (1994) • Symphony No. 5 for soprano and orchestra (1995); words by Rainer Maria Rilke • 4 Short Movements (Négy kis tétel) for string orchestra (1995) • Symphony No. 7 for orchestra (1999; withdrawn) • Comments on a Theme by Haydn (Kommentárok egy Haydn-témához) for orchestra (2003) • Symphony No. 6 for orchestra (2007) • Symphony for orchestra (2011); uses material from the discarded Symphony No. 7 • Concertante • Concerto (Brácsaverseny) for viola and orchestra (1959) • Concerto No. 1 In memoriam matris carissimae meae for cello and orchestra (1967) • Chamber Concerto No. 1 for 12 instruments (1972) • Concerto (Hegedűverseny) for violin and orchestra (1982–1983) • Concerto No. 2 (Gordonkaverseny) for cello and orchestra (1984) • Concerto No. 1 (Zongoraverseny) for piano and orchestra (1997) • Chamber Concerto No. 2 for 12 instruments (1998) • Concerto No. 2 (Zongoraverseny) for piano and orchestra (2000) • Concerto (Oboaverseny) for oboe and string orchestra (2001) • Concerto No. 3 (Zongoraverseny) for piano and orchestra (2001) • Chamber music • String Quartet No. 1 (1957–1958) • Sonatina for viola and piano (1958) • String Quartet No. 2 (1960) • Musica da Camera No. 1 for violin, cello and piano (1963) • String Quartet No. 3 (1965) • String Quartet No. 4 (1971) • Sonata for flute and piano (1971) • Musica da Camera No. 2 "Capricorn Music" for clarinet, violin, cello and piano (1976) • Tre pezzi (3 Pieces) for flute and cimbalom (1976) • Sonata for horn and piano (1976) • 6 Bagatelles (Hat bagatell) for brass quintet (1977) • Monologue (Monológ) for clarinet solo (1977) • Late Summer Caprices (Nyárvégi capricciók) for violin, viola, cello and piano (1978) • 4 Pieces (Négy darab) for saxophone and piano (1978) • Sonata No. 1 for violin and piano (1979) • Episodi ritornanti (Visszatérő epizódok) for 2 cimbaloms (1979) • Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano (1980) • Rapszódia (Rhapsody) for viola and piano (1984) • String Quartet No. 5 (1988) • Piano Quintet No. 1 (1990) • String Quartet No. 6 Uxori meae (1993) • String Quartet No. 7 (1993) • String Quartet No. 8 (1994) • String Quartet No. 9 (1994) • String Quartet No. 10 (1994) • String Quartet No. 11 (1999) • String Quartet No. 12 (1999) • Sonata for cello and piano (2008) • Piano Quintet No. 2 (2009) • Sonata No. 3 for violin and piano (2010) • Piano Trio (2010); transcription of the Sonata No. 3 for violin and piano • Sonata No. 4 for violin and piano (2010) • Movement for Piano Trio (Zongoratrió-tétel) (2010) • Sonata No. 5 for violin and piano (2011) • Sonata No. 6 for violin and piano (2011) • String Quartet No. 16 (2016) • Keyboard • 30 Inventions (Harminc invenció) for piano (1951–1952) • 4 Bagatelles (Négy bagatell) for piano (1957) • Partita for harpsichord (1957) • Meditazione con toccata for organ (1959) • 7 Piano Pieces (Hét zongoradarab) (1962) • 5 Little Pieces (Öt kis négykezes zongoradarab) for piano 4-hands (1971) • Invenzioni sul BACH for piano (1971) • Incrustations for piano (1973) • Album Leaves I (Jegyzetlapok I) for piano (1974) • Album Leaves II (Jegyzetlapok II) for piano (1975) • 4 Intermezzo for piano (1976) • Album Leaves III (Jegyzetlapok III) for piano (1977) • Album Leaves IV (Jegyzetlapok IV) for piano (1978) • Piano Sonata No. 1 (1996) • Piano Sonata No. 2 (1996) • Piano Sonata No. 3 (1996) • Piano Sonata No. 4 (1997) • Piano Sonata No. 5 (1997) • Piano Sonata No. 6 (1997) • Piano Sonata No. 7 (1997) • Piano Sonata No. 8 (1998) • Piano Sonata No. 9 (1998) • Piano Sonata No. 10 (1998) • Piano Sonata No. 11 (1998) • Piano Sonata No. 12 (1999) • Piano Sonata No. 13 (2000) • Piano Sonata No. 14 (2001) • Piano Sonata No. 15 (2002) • Piano Sonata No. 16 (2002) • Piano Sonata No. 17 (2003) • Piano Sonata No. 18 (2003) • Piano Sonata No. 19 (2004) • Piano Sonata No. 20 (2004) • Livre d'orgue, 10 Pieces for organ (1994) • Piano Sonata No. 21 (2017) • 12 Pieces (Tizenkét négykezes zongoradarab) for piano 4-hands (2017) • Piano Sonata No. 22 (2018) • Emléklapok, 22 Pieces for piano (2018–2020)
Identity
Identity
József Soproni is recorded with the occupation university teacher. Recorded with the occupation music educator. Recorded as composer, music educator and university teacher. Established in Library of Congress under n81138461. Established in Discogs under 2986026. Established in FAST under 82938.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1930
József Soproni was born on 4 October 1930.
1949
Enters Franz Liszt Academy of Music.
1974
Receives Erkel Ferenc Prize.
1974
József Soproni received Erkel Ferenc Prize in 1974.
1981
Receives Meritorius Artist of Hungary.
1981
József Soproni received Meritorius Artist of Hungary in 1981.
1987
Receives Bartók Béla – Pásztory Ditta Award.
1990
Receives Great Artist of Hungary Award.
1990
József Soproni received Great Artist of Hungary Award in 1990.
1999
Receives Kossuth Prize.
1999
József Soproni received Kossuth Prize in 1999.
2002
Receives Bartók Béla – Pásztory Ditta Award.
2002
József Soproni received Bartók Béla – Pásztory Ditta Award in 2002.
2008
Receives Artisjus Award.
2008
József Soproni received Artisjus Award in 2008.
2021
Dies at Sopron.
2021
József Soproni died on 24 April 2021.
Reception
How József Soproni was received and recognised. Soproni received Bartók Béla – Pásztory Ditta Award in 2002. Soproni received Great Artist of Hungary Award in 1990. Soproni received Meritorius Artist of Hungary in 1981. Soproni received Erkel Ferenc Prize in 1974. Soproni received Artisjus Award in 2008. Soproni received Kossuth Prize in 1999.
Primary material
Documents and archives
scholarly publication
- Soproni, József, Oxford Music Online, 2001
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2001
institutional register
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q607696: József Soproni
General reference · Wikimedia Foundation
Awards
• Ferenc Erkel Prize (1974) • Meritorius Artist of Hungary (1981) • Béla Bartók - Ditta Pásztory Award (1987, 2002) • Great Artist of Hungary Award (1990) • Kossuth Prize (1999) • Artisjus Award (2008) • National Artist Award (Hungary) (2020)
References
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References
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scholarly publication
Soproni, József, Oxford Music Online, 2001Crossref registry
Institutional witnessinstitutional register
Wikidata, structured authority record Q607696: József SoproniWikimedia Foundation
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József Soproni worked in music and music education. He was employed by Béla Bartók Conservatory, Budapest and Franz Liszt Academy of Music. He belonged to Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts. Soproni received Kossuth Prize, Erkel Ferenc Prize, Meritorius Artist of Hungary, Great Artist of Hungary Award, Artisjus Award and Bartók Béla – Pásztory Ditta Award.
Career and activity
Recognition and collections
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