Mihail Jora

Mihail Jora

Romanian conductor and composer of Armenian origin.
Date of Birth: 14.08.1891
Country: Romania

Content:
  1. Mihail Jora: Romanian Conductor and Composer
  2. Early Life and Education
  3. Conducting Career
  4. Teaching and Administrative Roles
  5. Political Challenges and Rehabilitation
  6. Compositions
  7. Legacy

Mihail Jora: Romanian Conductor and Composer

Mihail Jora (1891-1971) was a Romanian conductor and composer of Armenian descent.

Early Life and Education

Born in Romania to Armenian parents, Jora studied at the Leipzig Conservatory under Max Reger and Robert Teichmüller.

Conducting Career

In 1928, Jora became the conductor of the Bucharest Radio Orchestra, leading it until 1933. Romanian violinist Stefan Gheorghiu made his debut under Jora's baton.

Teaching and Administrative Roles

From 1929 to 1962, Jora was a professor at the Bucharest Conservatory. In 1944, he became vice-president of the Romanian Composers' Society.

Political Challenges and Rehabilitation

After the establishment of a socialist regime in Romania, Jora faced official criticism for his alleged "formalism." However, these accusations were lifted after 1953.

Compositions

Jora's musical output includes a symphony, two orchestral suites, four ballets, and a significant body of chamber, choral, and vocal works.

Legacy

Mihail Jora's legacy is honored by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Bacau, named after him, and the concert hall-studio of the Bucharest Radio.

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