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musicologist

George Derieteanu, musicologist. Decorated Order Cultural Merit, 1969; recipient Golden Harp award Folklore Picture Festival, Dublin, Ireland 1968, prize Composers Union Romania, 1977, 80. Member Composers Union Romanian.; Member Greek Orthodox Church.

Background

Derieteanu, George was born on May 8, 1918 in Bucharest, Romania. Son of Spiridon and Ecaterina Derieteanu.

Education

Educated Bucharest Academy Music, 1948.

Career

1 daughter, Anna-Maria-Cristina. Debut as violinist Romanian Radio and television Symphony Orchestra, 1949. Conductor Curtg Artistic Ensemble Orchestra, Bucharest, since 1948.

Assistant lecturer conducting Academy Music Bucharest, 1949-1950.

Editor-in-chief Musical Public House, 1957-1962. Composer: The Miners (cantata for choir and orchestra), 1959.

Inscription for Horia The Hero (choral poem), 1970. My Brave Ones (poem for choir, recitor and orchestra), 1978.

Rhapsody of Banat, 1962.

Toys for Children (songs), 1980. Also studies and small pieces for violin. Producer dance films.

Achievements

  • George Derieteanu has been listed as a noteworthy musicologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Composers Union Romanian. Member Greek Orthodox Church.

Connections

Married Georgeta Bancila, April 23, 1976.

Father:
Spiridon Derieteanu

Mother:
Ecaterina Derieteanu

Spouse:
Georgeta Bancila