Short bio Francois Joseph Naderman
Full biography Francois Joseph Naderman
Francois Joseph Naderman was a French composer who lived from 1781 to 1835. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant harpists of his time and an accomplished composer.
Born in Paris, Francois Joseph Naderman was the son of a famous harp maker, Jean-Henri Naderman. He began his musical career at a young age, studying piano, violin, and harp. However, it was the harp that he became most passionate about and that would become his principal instrument.
Naderman quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso harpist, performing in prestigious venues throughout Europe. He also became a sought-after teacher, with many of his students going on to become famous musicians themselves.
In addition to his performance career, Naderman was also a prolific composer, writing extensively for the harp, as well as for other instruments such as piano and strings. His compositions were highly regarded for their technical difficulty and innovative use of harmony and form.
Naderman's most famous work is his set of 42 etudes for the harp, which are still widely studied and performed today. He was also the author of several method books on harp playing, which are still used by harp students today.
Sadly, Naderman's career was cut short when he died suddenly at the age of 54. However, his legacy lives on through his compositions and his influence on the development of the harp as a solo instrument.
Compositions featuring Francois Joseph Naderman
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nocturne for horn & harp No. 1 | 13:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 2 | Variations on a theme from "Le nozze di Figaro," for harp & piano (after Mozart) | 8:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Sonatina for harp No. 2 | 6:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Sonatina for harp | Chamber Music | - | |
| 5 | Sonata for harp No. 7 in C major | 7:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata for harp No. 6 in D minor | 7:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Sonata for harp No. 5 in F major | 8:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Sonata for harp No. 4 in G minor | 5:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata for harp No. 3 in B flat major | 7:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata for harp No. 2 in C minor, Op 92 | 4:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for harp No. 1 in E flat major | 5:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Nocturne, tyrolienne and rondoletto | 10:24 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 13 | Etude Fantastique for harp in B flat major (from Suite d'études) | 8:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Nocturne for harp & horn No. 3 in C minor | 10:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Nocturne for harp & bassoon No 3 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 16 | Nocturne for harp & bassoon No 2 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 17 | Manly Heart, a Favourite Air by Mozart, arranged with variations, for harp | 6:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Fantasie and Variations after Rossini's "Assisa a pié d'un salice" (from Othello), for harp & horn | 11:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Fantasia for harp & horn, Op. 64/3 | 10:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Fantasia for harp & horn, Op. 64/2 | 9:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Fantasia for harp & horn, Op. 64/1 | 11:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Fantaisie en Variations sur le Songe de J.J. Rousseau, for harp | 7:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Etude Fantastique for harp in F major (from Suite d'études) | 7:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Francois Joseph Naderman
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Catherine Michel, Philippe Pierlot (2), Monique Bouvet, Johan Ludwig Dussek, François Joseph Naderman, Jean Louis Tulou, Robert-Nicholas-Charles Bochsa, Martin-Pierre D'Alvimare – Au temps de Napoléon & Joséphine(CD, Album, Reissue) | 2021 | Calliope Records |
| 2 |  |
F.J. Naderman, Lucia Wisse – 7 Sonatinas Progressives, Op. 92(CD, Album) | 2018 | Centaur Records |
| 3 |  |
Naderman & Duvernoy - Masumi Nagasawa, Teunis van der Zwart – Deux À Deux(CD, Album) | 2011 | Etcetera Records |
| 4 |  |
Dussek / Naderman & Tulou / Bochsa, d'Alvimare – La Harpe Au Temps De L'Impératrice Joséphine(CD, Album) | 1994 | Symphony Land |
| 5 |  |
L.-E. Jadin, F.-J. Nedermann, N.-C. Bochsa, L.-F. Hérold, Lily Laskine, Robert Veyron-Lacroix, Orchestre De Chambre Jean-François Paillard – Musique Francaise Sous La Restauration | 1979 | Erato |
| 6 |  |
François Joseph Naderman, Annie Challan – Sette Sonate Per Arpa | 1978 | Arion |
| 7 |  |
L.-E. Jadin, H. Jadin, F.-E. Naderman, P. D'Alvimare, P.-J. Garat, F.-A. Boieldieu, Bernard Kruysen, Lily Laskine, Robert Veyron-Lacroix – Concert Pour L'Impératrice Au Château De La Malmaison(LP) | - | Erato |
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