Short bio Zsolt Gardonyi
Full biography Zsolt Gardonyi
Zsolt Grdonyi (1946-2020) was a German-Hungarian composer, organist, and musicologist. He was known for his unique contemporary compositions that were often influenced by classical music. Grdonyi's music was characterized by its intricate harmonies and rhythms, with a focus on creating a rich and diverse sound world.
Grdonyi studied both organ performance and composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart, Germany. He later taught organ and music theory at the Rheinische Musikschule in Cologne, Germany. In addition to his teaching and composition work, Grdonyi regularly performed as an organist throughout Europe and North America.
Some of Grdonyi's notable compositions include "Mozart Changes," "Organ Sonata No. 1," and "Tanzvariationen" (Dance Variations). He was also a respected musicologist and wrote several essays and articles on the history and theory of music.
Grdonyi passed away in 2020 at the age of 74. He left behind a legacy as a captivating and influential composer, who advanced the genre of contemporary classical music with his innovative works and approach.
Compositions featuring Zsolt Gardonyi
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction & Choral, for 3 trumpets, timpani & organ | 4:29 min | Chamber Music | 2004 |
| 2 | Die sieben letzten Worte Jesu am Kreuz, for organ | 7:56 min | Keyboard | 1996 |
| 3 | Preludio con fuga, for organ | 6:01 min | Keyboard | 1985 |
| 4 | Erd und Himmel sollen singen, for organ | 2:40 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Gott, unser Schöpfer, for chorus & organ | 3:39 min | Choral | - |
| 6 | Grand Choeur, for organ | 6:33 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Hommages (3), for organ | 11:04 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Mozart Changes, for organ | 5:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Organ Prelude on "Be Thou My Vision" | 2:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Psalm 8, motet for chorus | 4:33 min | Choral | - |
| 11 | Rhapsody for trombone & organ | 9:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Suite on Hungarian Folksongs, for clarinet & piano | 7:44 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Variations on a Hungarian chorale, for cello & organ | 8:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Variations on a Hungarian Chorale, for cello & organ | 8:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Zsolt Gardonyi
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Clyde Thompson (4), Alyssa Morris, Zsolt Gárdonyi, Robbie McCarthy (2), Libby Larsen, Eduardo Grau, Athenia Trio – Brush Strokes: New Works For Woodwind Trio(CD, Album) | 2020 | Navona Records |
| 2 |  |
Zsolt Gárdonyi - Dezső Karasszon – Works By Zsolt Gárdonyi Vol. 2 For Organ Choir Oboe Trumpet Trombon Violoncello(CD, Stereo) | 2001 | Not On Label (Zsolt Gárdonyi Self-released) |
| 3 |  |
Collegium Cantorum (3), Lars Angerdal, Zsolt Gárdonyi – From Generation To Generation(CD, ) | 2000 | Not On Label |
| 4 |  |
István Ruppert, Stván Koloss, Zsolt Gárdonyi, Lendvay Kamilló – Hungarian Organ Music(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1995 | Do-Lá Stúdió |
| 5 |  |
Gárdonyi, J. S. Bach, Kluge, Klaus Uwe Ludwig – Die Klais-Orgel Der Lutherkirche Wiesbaden(LP) | - | Motette Ursina |
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