Stamps of Music X,Y,Z

Xian, Xinghai

2011-02-23T19:08:00.001-08:00

Xinghai Xian(1905-1945), Chinese composer, studied at the Lingnan University, National Music Institute of Pekin University, and Shanghai National Music Conservatory. He composed 2 symphonies,a violin concerto and choral works. His best known work is "Yellow River Cantata" upon which the Yellow River Piano Concerto is based.

Yaremchuk, Nazariy

2011-02-23T19:06:00.002-08:00

Nazariy Yaremchuk(1951-1995), Ukrainian engineer and singer. In 1963 he began to sing in Smerichka along with singer Sofia Rotaru. He was working as the head engineer at the chair of economical geography of the Chernivtsi University. However love of music seemed stronger than all, he moved to a philharmonic group, in which he worked till the end of his life.

Young, Selwyn Walford

2011-02-23T19:06:00.001-08:00

Selwyn Walford Young(1898-1977), Belizean musician and composer, he composed the national anthem of Belize "Land of the Free" accompanying lyrics written by Samuel Haynes.

Youskevitch, Igor

2011-02-23T19:05:00.002-08:00

Igor Youskevitch(1912-1994), Russian-Ukrainian ballet dancer and choreographer, educated in engineering at Belgrade, but studied ballet in Paris and Belgrade. Later rapidly he became one of the greatest ballet male dancers of the 20th century, as a master of classic style and as a dance partner of Alicia Alonso, a famed Cuban ballerina.

Ysaye, Eugene

2011-02-23T19:05:00.001-08:00

Eugene Ysaye(1858-1931), Belgian violinist and composer, began his violin lesson from his father, then with Wieniawski and Vieuxtemps, taught at the Brussels Conservatory, toured Europe, Russia and US as a violin virtuoso. In 1886 he established the Ysaye Quartet. In 1951 an International Violin Competition in Brussels was created for his memory, this became the violin section of the Queen Elizabeth Music Competition which takes place once every 4 years.

Yupanqui, Atahualpa

2011-02-23T19:04:00.000-08:00

Atahualpa Yupanqui(1908-1992), Argentine singer, songwriter, guitarist, and writer. He is considered the most important Argentine folk musician of the 20th century.
He was born as Hector Roberto Chavero Aramburo, he adopted the stage name "Atahualpa Yupanqui", which became famous.

Zajc, Ivan

2011-02-23T18:57:00.000-08:00

Ivan Zajc(1832-1914), Croatian composer, conductor and teacher, he studied at the Milan Conservatory, conducted the Town Theater Orchestra. He dominated Croatia's musical culture for over 40 years. Through his artistic and institutional reform efforts, he is credited with its revitalization and refinement, paving the way for new and significant Croatian musical achievements in the 20th century.
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Zamfir, Gheorghe

2011-02-23T18:56:00.000-08:00

Gheorghe Zamfir(1941- ), Romanian pan flute musician. He is known for playing an expanded version of the traditional Romanian-style pan flute(nai) of 20, pipes to 22, 25, 28 and 30 pipes to increase the range.

Zander, Benjamin

2011-02-23T18:54:00.000-08:00

Benjamin Zander(1939- ), American conductor, studied cello from early age, then studied at the State Academy of Cologne and University College London. In 1967 he joined the faculty of the New England Conservatory. In 1979 he was appointed as the music director and conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. He is known for his interpretation of the works of Gustav Mahler and his pre-concert lecture.

Zandonai, Riccardo

2011-02-23T18:53:00.000-08:00

Riccardo Zandonai(1883-1944), Italian composer, studied at the Pesaro Conservatory with Mascagni. In 1935 he became the director of the Rossini Conservatory in his beloved Pesaro. He composed operas, sacred music and orchestral works. His best known opera is "Francesca da Rimini", a free adaptation of a tragedy from "Dante's Inferno".

Zanelli, Renato

2011-02-23T18:43:00.000-08:00

Renato Zanelli(1892-1935), Chilean operatic baritone and later tenor, studied in Santiago, made his debut in 1916, his NY debut in 1919, then he remained there until 1923, sang most of the major baritone roles of Italian operas. He sang in London, Turin, and La Scala. He was particularly associated with heroic Italian and German roles, notably Verdi's Otello.

Zarembski, Jules de

2011-02-23T18:41:00.000-08:00

Jules de Zarembski(1854-1885), Polish pianist and composer, he was highly praised by Liszt, a concert pianist and professor of Brussels Conservatory. He composed piano pieces - Lullaby, Grande Polonaise, Tarantelle, Valse etc.

Zavadsky, Mikhail

2011-02-23T18:40:00.002-08:00

Mikhail Adamovich Zavadski(1827-1887), Ukrainian composer and pianist. He was very popular in Ukraine with his songs. He composed one opera(Maria), several piano pieces, and Ukrainian folk songs and Polish folk songs.

Zeller, Carl

2011-02-23T18:40:00.001-08:00

Carl Zeller(1842-1898), Austrian composer of operetta, studied law at the University of Vienna, but took music lesson privately, received a doctorate degree in law from University of Graz, served in the Austrian Education and Culture. He composed 7 operettas.
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The stamp(left) shows a character from his operetta "Der Vogelhandler".

Zelter, Carl Friedrich

2011-02-23T18:39:00.000-08:00

Carl Frederich Zelter(1758-1832), German composer, conductor and teacher of music. His pupils were Felix Mendelssohn, Giacomo Meyerbeer, and Henrich Dorn. He composed about 200 lieders, as well as cantatas, a violin concerto and piano music, settings of Goethe's poems.

Zhelobinsky, Valery

2011-02-23T18:38:00.001-08:00

Valery Zhelobinsky(1913-1946), Russian composer and pianist. He studied music firstly at Tambov and then from 1928 to 1932 at the Leningrad Conservatory. He performed across the Soviet Union as a soloist. He returned to Tambov in 1942 and taught at the College of Music. He composed 4 operas, 6 symphonies, 3 piano concertos, and a poem for violin and orchestra.

Zhinovich, Iosif Iosifovich

2011-02-23T18:37:00.000-08:00

Iosif Iosifovich Zhinovich(1907- ), Russian conductor and composer, People's Artist of the USSR(1968). In 1930 he graduated from the Byelorussian University, and in 1941 from the Byelorussian Conservatory. He was chief conductor of the State Folk Orchestra of Byelorussian SSR, and later taught at the Byelorussian Conservartory. he composed 3 operas, and arrangments for folk music. He was awarded three orders and various medals.

Zhubanov, Akhmet

2011-02-23T18:36:00.000-08:00

Akhmet Zhubanov(1906-1968), Kazakhstan composer, was closely associated with the development and organization of professional music in the written tradition in Kazakhstan. He was the first Kazakh composer to write opera, vocal compositions and chamber music. He was also the first musician to adapt traditional music to western style. He founded the Kazakh National Orchestra. He composed opera, choral music, and film scores.

Ziehrer, Karl Michael

2011-02-23T18:35:00.002-08:00

Karl Michael Ziehrer(1842-1922), Austrian composer of operetta and dance music. In his life time, he was one of the fiercest rivals of Strauss family, especially Johann Staruss Jr. and Edward Strauss. Ziehrer was known as a military bandmaster and was invited to perform at the World Exhibition in Chicago in 1893. He toured 41 German cities. He composed mainly operettas.

Zinnen, Jean Antoine

2011-02-23T18:35:00.001-08:00

Jean Antoine Zinnen(1827-1898), Luxembourgian conductor and composer, he was a bandsman in the First battalion, he conducted various music groups and was a director of a School of Music. He is best known as a composer of the national anthem of Luxembourg.

Zwyssig, Alberich

2011-02-23T18:34:00.001-08:00

Alberich Zwyssig(1808-1854), Swiss priest and composer, a choir boy and pupil in the monastery school, and later as a monk and priest. He was also a teacher, secretary to the abby and choirmaster. In 1841 he composed the Swiss Psalm, the present Swiss national anthem.