Short bio Joseph Haas
Full biography Joseph Haas
Joseph Haas was a German composer, pianist, and conductor born on March 29, 1879, in Bamberg, Germany. He was a student of Max Reger and studied composition at the Munich Academy of Music. Haas became known for his choral music and his ability to blend traditional and modern styles in his compositions. He believed that music should be accessible to everyone and as such, he composed many pieces that could be performed by amateur choirs.
Haas composed a large number of works, including songs, chamber music, and orchestral pieces. His best-known works include the opera "Hans im Glück", the oratorio "Christnacht", and the cantata "In Praise of Peace". He was also a prolific writer of choral music, with works such as the "Te Deum" and the "Deutsche Weihnacht".
Haas became an influential teacher, and his students include composers like Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Carl Orff, and Hermann Reutter. He also served as a critic and editor, writing for music periodicals such as Die Musik and the Münchner Post.
Joseph Haas' legacy has endured, and his music continues to be performed in Germany and around the world. His style was characterized by his ability to bring together both traditional and modern elements, resulting in music that was both accessible and innovative.
Albums featuring Joseph Haas
# | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
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1 | Haas - Reger - Renner / Sreten Krstić, Norbert Düchtel, Ludwig Schmitt – Works For Violin And Organ = Werke Für Violine Und Orgel(CD, Album) | 2021 | TYXart | |
2 | Boëllmann, Duruflé, Fortner, Gigout, Haas, Henze, Hindemith, Kraft, Reger, Widor · Rosalinde Haas – Toccaten | 1987 | WERGO | |
3 | Haas / Rébikow / Rossini / Bortkiewicz - Franz-Joseph Lütter – Klaviermusik Der Spätromantik(LP) | 1987 | VMK | |
4 | Joseph Haas / Karl Höller / Paul Hindemith, Franz Lehrndorfer – Suite Für Orgel A-dur Op. 25 / Ciacona Op. 54 / Sonate Für Orgel Nr. 2 | 1984 | Wergo | |
5 | Peter Schreier, Norman Shetler, Cornelius, Haas, Reger, Wolf – Lieder Zur Weihnacht(LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo) | 1983 | ETERNA | |
6 | Josef Rheinberger, Gottfried Rüdinger, Joseph Haas, Gustav Geierhaas, Karl Höller - Gerhard Weinberger – Münchner Orgelmeister Des 19. Und 20. Jahrhunderts(LP, Stereo) | 1979 | Calig | |
7 | Joseph Haas, Gewandhaus-Quartett – Streichquartett A-dur Op. 50(LP, Stereo) | 1967 | ETERNA | |
8 | Joseph Haas, Erna Dietrich – Tag Und Nacht - Suite Für Hohen sopran Und Orchester(LP, Album, Stereo) | - | Garnet | |
9 | Speyerer Domfest Messe / Zehn Marienlieder(LP) | - | Garnet | |
10 | Joseph Haas, Rheinisches Sinfonie-Orchester, Hubert Günther – Konzert Zum 80. Gerburtstag / Ouvertüre Zu Einem Frohen Spiel, Motette Nr. 2 / Gott Ist Die Ew'Ge Sonn' - Lob Der Freundschaft / Heitere Serenade(LP) | - | Garnet | |
11 | Werner Egk, Karl Höller, Paul Peuerl, Joseph Haas, Richard Strauss, Karl Amadeus Hartmann, Carl Orff – Münchner Musik(10", 33 ⅓ RPM) | - | Landeshauptstadt München |
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