Edward Potjes (born Eduard Adriaan Nicolaas; in French Edouard-Adrien-Nicolas) was a Dutch-born composer and piano virtuoso.
Edward Potjes
Born in Nijmegen (the Netherlands) on 13 August 1860, Potjes began his music studies at the age of 7. He received the rudiments of piano from P. Van Merkestein, and learned harmony and counterpoint from Grégoire Van Dyck in Boxmeer. From 1878 to 1880 he attended composition classes by Richard Hol. After that, at Cologne, he was pupil of Ferdinand Hiller (composition) and of Jacob Kwast (piano).[1] He graduated from the University of Belgium in 1887.[2]
After completing his studies, Potjes established in Antwerp as a music teacher and in 1885 he had the opportunity to be heard by Liszt; following his advice he applied for the position of piano teacher at the Strasbourg Pādagogium and was accepted.[1] He soon left Strasbourg to make an artistic tour in the Netherlands. In 1887, he moved back to Antwerp, continuing to make numerous artistic tours in England and France.
When the professor of piano at the Conservatory of Ghent, Max Heynderickx, died on 12 June 1893, a competition was held for his replacement. Several talented artists applied for the position, but the jury decided for Potjes, and he was confirmed by a royal decree on 29 December 1893.
In 1917 he resigned the post he had held for twenty-two years as head of the Virtuoso Piano Department at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent to immigrate to the United States as a war refugee. He moved to Seattle in 1922, and became a U.S. citizen in 1924. He toured many European countries as a concert pianist, and composed several grand operas. For one year, Potjes taught piano, harmony and composition at the Cornish School. After that, Potjes devoted his time to composing and to teaching private classes.[2]
In 15 November 1921, Potjes was designated Officer of the Order of Leopold by royal decree.[3]
Potjes was a virtuoso talent as evidenced by the brilliant success he obtained in each of his performances in concerts; it can be cited his Recital in Liège dedicated to the members of the Legia in January 1896; the one he presented in January 1897 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, where he was applauded for his brilliant performance of works of very different characters: Bach, Tausig, Liszt, Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, Schumann, Beethoven, etc. And the "Piano Recital Beethoven", at the Cercle des Concerts d'hiver in January 1899, where he delighted the audience with a masterful performance of four Beethoven sonatas.
On 1 December 1930, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, in concert, played his tone poem "Easter Morning" from his opera "Salome's Jewel Box". Potjes died on 4 January 1931 at Columbus Hospital, in Seattle, United States.[4]
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Edward Potjes born Eduard Adriaan Nicolaas in French Edouard Adrien Nicolas was a Dutch born composer and piano virtuoso Edward Potjes Born in Nijmegen the Netherlands on 13 August 1860 Potjes began his music studies at the age of 7 He received the rudiments of piano from P Van Merkestein and learned harmony and counterpoint from Gregoire Van Dyck in Boxmeer From 1878 to 1880 he attended composition classes by Richard Hol After that at Cologne he was pupil of Ferdinand Hiller composition and of Jacob Kwast piano 1 He graduated from the University of Belgium in 1887 2 After completing his studies Potjes established in Antwerp as a music teacher and in 1885 he had the opportunity to be heard by Liszt following his advice he applied for the position of piano teacher at the Strasbourg Padagogium and was accepted 1 He soon left Strasbourg to make an artistic tour in the Netherlands In 1887 he moved back to Antwerp continuing to make numerous artistic tours in England and France When the professor of piano at the Conservatory of Ghent Max Heynderickx died on 12 June 1893 a competition was held for his replacement Several talented artists applied for the position but the jury decided for Potjes and he was confirmed by a royal decree on 29 December 1893 In 1917 he resigned the post he had held for twenty two years as head of the Virtuoso Piano Department at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent to immigrate to the United States as a war refugee He moved to Seattle in 1922 and became a U S citizen in 1924 He toured many European countries as a concert pianist and composed several grand operas For one year Potjes taught piano harmony and composition at the Cornish School After that Potjes devoted his time to composing and to teaching private classes 2 In 15 November 1921 Potjes was designated Officer of the Order of Leopold by royal decree 3 Potjes was a virtuoso talent as evidenced by the brilliant success he obtained in each of his performances in concerts it can be cited his Recital in Liege dedicated to the members of the Legia in January 1896 the one he presented in January 1897 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris where he was applauded for his brilliant performance of works of very different characters Bach Tausig Liszt Chopin Saint Saens Rachmaninoff Schumann Beethoven etc And the Piano Recital Beethoven at the Cercle des Concerts d hiver in January 1899 where he delighted the audience with a masterful performance of four Beethoven sonatas On 1 December 1930 the Seattle Symphony Orchestra in concert played his tone poem Easter Morning from his opera Salome s Jewel Box Potjes died on 4 January 1931 at Columbus Hospital in Seattle United States 4 Contents 1 Works 1 1 Compositions without indication of opus 2 References 2 1 Bibliography 3 External linksWorks edit nbsp Flyer of Edward Potjes s 1921 22 American Tour Edward Potjes was a prolific composer Following is a list of his compositions up to 1901 1 Grande valse for piano op 1 Ed A Uhrig Cologne 2 Liedercyclus in German op 2 3 Andante for piano op 3 Ed Augener et Cie London 4 Ballade id op 4 Ed Schott freres Bruxels 5 Pastorale id op 5 Ed Augener et Cie London 6 2de valse caprice id op 6 id 7 Trost der Gerechtigheid aria op 7 8 Drei lieder op 8 Ed Schott freres Bruxels A Liebster Nur dich sch n B Christgeschenk C Ich wollte dasz der Frieden 9 Villanella for piano op 9 Ed Augener et Cie London 10 Deux danses op 10 id A Danse des Aulnes B Danse hongroise 11 Valse brillante in G flat major id op 11 id 12 Nocturne in F sharp major id op 12 13 Berceuse for guitar and piano op 13 id 14 Deux danses op 14 Ed Augener et Cie London A Danse hongroise B Petite valse 15 Trois morceaux op 15 Ed Holzmann Zurich A Gavotte B Nocturne C Air de Ballet 16 Illustrations id based on the novel by Bulwer Lytton The last days of Pompeii op 16 17 Messe for soprano tenor and bass with organ accomp harp and strings ad libitum op 17 18 Quatre consolations for piano op 18 19 Bal champetre six dances for piano op 19 Ed Augener et Cie London A Marche B Valse C Intermede Les Gnomes D Mazurka E Polka F Galop 20 Fantaisie hongroise Czardas for four hand piano op 20 21 Illusions de jeunesse for piano op 21 Ed Augener et Cie London A Serenade B Danse feerique C Idylle D Reverie E Priere F Bonheur accompli valse 22 Deux morceaux id op 22 A La Babillarde B L Espiegle 23 Sonate id op 23 24 Envoi de fleurs works for piano op 24 Ed Me Beyer Ghent A Lilas B Aubepine C Pensee D Pervenche E Oeillet F Rose 25 Paraphrase de concert work for piano based on an air op 25 26 Sonate for piano and guitar op 26 id 27 Quintette for piano 2 guitars contralto and cello op 27 id 28 Cinq pieces for piano op 28 Ed Teerlinck Ghent A Luronne B Berceuse C Serenade D Marche nuptiale E Mutine 29 Cinq pieces for piano album for the youth op 29 Ed Me Beyer Ghent A Chant de Noel B La Gracieuse C La Danse des Bayaderes D Romance E Les Patineurs Compositions without indication of opus edit 1 Feuillet d Album Ed Augener et Cie London 2 Angelus lied in Flemish Ed Faes Antwerp 3 Lamentation air dramatique 4 Chanson d hiver for voice and piano Ed Teerlinck Ghent 5 Ariane grand opera in three acts text by Charles DuprezReferences edit a b Potjes Eduard Studiecentrum voor Vlaamse Muziek www svm be a b Archives West Edouard Potjes papers circa 1927 1931 archiveswest orbiscascade org Moniteur belge Journal officiel Staatsblad No 323 19 November 1921 p 10367 The Catholic Northwest Progress Volume 27 Number 2 Noted composer is buried from the Cathedral 9 January 1931 Bibliography edit Bergmans C Potjes Edouard Adrien Nicolas in Le Conservatoire royal de musique de Gand Ghent 1901 p 351 352 118 176 179 in French External links edit nbsp Media related to Eduard Potjes at Wikimedia Commons Free scores by Edward Potjes in the Choral Public Domain Library ChoralWiki Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edward Potjes amp oldid 1170138017, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
