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Sabin DragoiRomanian composer and folklorist.
Date of Birth: 06.06.1894
Country:  Romania |
Content:
- Sabetai Drăgoi: Romanian Composer and Ethnomusicologist
- Academic Career
- Musical Compositions
- Ethnomusicological Research
- Awards and Honors
- Merited Artist of the Socialist Republic of Romania (1953)
Sabetai Drăgoi: Romanian Composer and Ethnomusicologist
Early Life and EducationSabetai Drăgoi was born into a Jewish family in Bucharest, Romania, on February 21, 1876. He displayed musical talent at a young age and studied at the Bucharest Conservatory.
Academic Career
After graduating, Drăgoi served as a professor at the conservatories in Timisoara (1924-1942 and 1946-1950) and Bucharest (1950-1952). He also held administrative positions as the Director of the Timisoara Opera House (1940-1947) and the Institute of Folklore in Bucharest (1950-1964).
Musical Compositions
Drăgoi's musical compositions drew heavily upon Romanian peasant songs. He composed numerous works for piano and voice with piano accompaniment, as well as arrangements of folk melodies. His works included:
Piano Transcriptions:Drăgoi transcribed over 3000 Romanian folk melodies for piano, preserving their traditional rhythms and harmonies.
Folk Song Collections:He compiled collections of folk songs, including carols and doinas (traditional Romanian ballads).
Ethnomusicological Research
Drăgoi was a renowned ethnomusicologist, specializing in the folklore of Transylvania. He conducted extensive field research, recording and documenting traditional Romanian music. His research contributed significantly to the understanding of Romanian musical heritage.
Awards and Honors
Drăgoi was recognized for his contributions to Romanian culture. He received the following honors:
Merited Artist of the Socialist Republic of Romania (1953)
Corresponding Member of the Romanian Academy (1953)Legacy
Sabetai Drăgoi's legacy as a composer and ethnomusicologist continues to inspire and inform Romanian musicians and researchers. His work helped preserve and promote the rich traditions of Romanian folk music for generations to come.
