Julius Reubke

Julius Reubke ( born March 23, 1834 in Hausneindorf at Quedlinburg, † June 3, 1858 in Pillnitz near Dresden ) was a German pianist, organist and composer.

Life

He was a son of the organ builder Adolf Reubke. 1856 Reubke came to Weimar, where he was a pupil of Franz Liszt. Besides some minor works, he wrote two large-scale sonatas: Piano Sonata in B-flat minor and the Organ Sonata " The 94th Psalm " in C minor. The Organ Sonata may be considered as large-scale symphonic poem. She is kept in a dark and troubled mood. The Sonata, which has quite a few technical difficulties, part of the standard repertoire of concert organists.

Reubke harmonic language, with its modulations and Provision sometimes very bold, for example, the dissonances in the last movement of his Piano Sonata.

Reubke died 1858 in Pillnitz and was buried in the cemetery Hosterwitzer. His grave is not obtained.

Works (selection)

• Piano Sonata in B flat minor
• Organ Sonata (Psalm 94) C minor
• Scherzo op.3