Role

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Composer

Birth

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May 4, 1891

Death

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October 24, 1952

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Vocal

 

Frederick Jacobi was an American composer who was born on May 26, 1891, in San Francisco, California. He was the son of German immigrants who had settled in the United States. Jacobi's father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a talented pianist who encouraged her son's interest in music from an early age. Jacobi began his musical education at the age of six, studying piano with his mother. He later studied composition with Charles Dennee and harmony with Arthur Bliss. In 1910, he enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied music theory and composition with Ernest Bloch. After completing his studies at Berkeley, Jacobi moved to New York City to pursue a career as a composer. He quickly established himself as a talented and innovative composer, and his works were performed by some of the leading orchestras and ensembles of the day. One of Jacobi's early successes was his Symphony No. 1, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1925. The work was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and it helped to establish Jacobi as one of the leading American composers of his time. Jacobi's music was characterized by its lush harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and imaginative orchestration. He was particularly interested in incorporating elements of folk music and jazz into his compositions, and he was known for his use of unconventional scales and modes. In addition to his symphonies, Jacobi composed a wide range of other works, including chamber music, choral music, and operas. One of his most famous works is his opera The Prince of Ys, which was premiered by the Metropolitan Opera in 1931. The opera was based on a Breton legend and featured a complex score that incorporated elements of French and Celtic folk music. Jacobi continued to compose throughout his life, and he remained active in the musical community until his death in 1952. His legacy as a composer has been celebrated by generations of musicians and music lovers, and his works continue to be performed and recorded to this day.

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