Difference between revisions of "Manolis Kalomiris"
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Kalomiris started his musical education in [[Athens]] and [[Constantinople]] and completed it in Vienna between [[1901]] and [[1906]]. After spending four years as a piano teacher in Kharkov, in what is today the Ukraine and was then part of Imperial Russia, he settled permanently in [[Athens]] in [[1910]]. | Kalomiris started his musical education in [[Athens]] and [[Constantinople]] and completed it in Vienna between [[1901]] and [[1906]]. After spending four years as a piano teacher in Kharkov, in what is today the Ukraine and was then part of Imperial Russia, he settled permanently in [[Athens]] in [[1910]]. | ||
| − | Kalomiris founded two of the most important Conservatories in Greece: the [[Hellenic Conservatory]] and - | + | Kalomiris founded two of the most important Conservatories in Greece: the [[Hellenic Conservatory]] and - in [[1926]] - the [[National Conservatory]] (but not the [[Athens Conservatory]], which is a distinct institution). He also founded the [[Union of Greek Composers]]. |
He served for a time as director of the National Opera | He served for a time as director of the National Opera | ||
Revision as of 08:47, October 1, 2011
Born December 14, 1883, Manolis Kalomiris' activities as composer, author, teacher, critic and manager shaped Greek musical life to a considerable extent during the first half of the 20th century.
Kalomiris started his musical education in Athens and Constantinople and completed it in Vienna between 1901 and 1906. After spending four years as a piano teacher in Kharkov, in what is today the Ukraine and was then part of Imperial Russia, he settled permanently in Athens in 1910.
Kalomiris founded two of the most important Conservatories in Greece: the Hellenic Conservatory and - in 1926 - the National Conservatory (but not the Athens Conservatory, which is a distinct institution). He also founded the Union of Greek Composers.
He served for a time as director of the National Opera
In 1945, Kalomiris became the first musician to be elected member of the Athens Academy.
His Music
Kalomiris wrote approximately 220 works including 3 symphonies and 5 operas.
His 5 operas are: