Short bio Sem Dresden
Full biography Sem Dresden
Sem Dresden was a Dutch composer, conductor, and music teacher born in Amsterdam in 1881. He was known for his modern French-style compositions, which contrasted with the German-oriented composers of his era. Dresden's early music education was supported by his parents, and he went on to study at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where he also taught later in his career. He also studied conducting with Hermann Scherchen.
Aside from his compositions, Dresden made significant contributions to the field of music criticism. He wrote for the newspaper De Telegraaf from 1918 to 1927, and was known for his literary critiques and insights into Romance languages.
Dresden's compositions include works for piano, small ensembles, and large orchestras. Some of his most notable works include the Symphony in C major, which was written in 1942, and his Concert Suite for piano and wind instruments. Dresden passed away in 1957 at the age of 76.
Compositions featuring Sem Dresden
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dansflitsen, for orchestra | 14:26 min | Orchestral | 1951 |
| 2 | Cello Sonata No. 2 | 21:45 min | Chamber Music | 1942 |
| 3 | Sonata for flute & harp | 19:04 min | Chamber Music | 1918 |
| 4 | Cello Sonata No. 1 | 16:25 min | Chamber Music | 1916 |
Albums featuring Sem Dresden
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Henk Badings, Sem Dresden, Doris Hochscheid, Frans van Ruth – Dutch Cello Sonatas Vol. 5(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2012 | Audiomax |
| 2 |  |
Léon Orthel, Sem Dresden, Henk Badings, Marius Flothuis – Symphony No.2 / Dansflitsen / Concerto For Two Violins And Orchestra / Symfonische Muziek(CD, Compilation) | 1993 | Composers' Voice |
| 3 |  |
Oscar van Hemel, Willem Pijper, Sem Dresden – Violin Concerto No. 2 (Four Scherzandi With Four Instrumental Groups) / Piano Concerto / Oboe Concerto(LP, Limited Edition) | 1973 | Donemus |
| 4 |  |
Peter Schat, Joep Straesser, Sem Dresden – Entelechy I / 22 Pages / Violin Concerto No. 2(LP, Limited Edition) | 1967 | Donemus |
| 5 |  |
Dresden, Alphons Diepenbrock, Philharmonisches Orchester Hagen, Willem Van Otterloo – Dresden - Dance Flashes For Orchestra, Diepenbrock - Music To Sofocles' Tragedy 'Elektra'(10", Mono) | - | Philips |
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