Strube, Gustav, 1867-1953

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1867-03-03

Death 1953-02-02

Biographical notes:

Suggested by Malfilâtre's poem of 1769, Narcisse Dans l'Île de Venus, based on the classical myth of Echo and Narcissus. Composed 1911-12. First performance Symphony Hall, Boston, 25 January 1913 (public rehearsal 24 January), Boston Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Narcissus and Echo (Malfilâtre) : symphonische Dichtung / Gustav Strube. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55676040

Suggested by Frederic A. Kummer's poem about the legendary siren who lived on the Lurlei rock above the Rhine. Composed 1911-12. First performance Symphony Hall, Boston, 25 January 1913 (public rehearsal 24 January), Boston Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Lorelei / Gustav Strube. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55676038

Composed 1922.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Little symphony / by Gustav Strube. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55676035

Composed 1921-22 in memory of Sidney Lanier, poet, musician, and critic. First performance Washington, D.C., 17 March 1925, New York Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Symphony / Gustav Strube. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55676045

From the description of Symphony : Lanier : 1924 / Gustav Strube. [19--] (Peabody Conservatory). WorldCat record id: 642902251

Composed 1925. Awarded prize by the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, Philadelphia, 1926. First performance Baltimore, Md., 24 April 1927, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Symphonic prologue / by Gustav Strube. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55676043