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'''Robert Walter Moevs''' (2 December 1920 – 10 December 2007) was an ] composer of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ebmarks.com/Moevs.htm |title="Robert Moevs (1920–2007)" |accessdate=2009-12-21 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220132229/http://www.ebmarks.com/Moevs.htm |archivedate=February 20, 2012 }}, biography on Edward B. Marks Music website, archive from 20 February 2012 (accessed 1 October 2013).</ref> He was known for his highly chromatic music. '''Robert Walter Moevs''' (2 December 1920 – 10 December 2007) was an American composer of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebmarks.com/composers/robert-moevs/|title=Robert Moevs (1920–2007)|publisher=]|access-date=23 July 2021|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220132229/http://www.ebmarks.com/Moevs.htm |archivedate=February 20, 2012}}</ref> He was known for his highly ].


==Career==
Moevs was born in ], and served in the ] as a pilot during ]. He then received his degree from ]. Moevs was a student of ] and ]. He taught at Harvard University and ]. He received the ] (1952) and a ] (1962). In 1978 his Concerto Grosso was awarded the Stockhausen International Prize in Composition.<ref>Archibald and Wilson 2008.</ref> Moevs was born in ], and served in the ] as a pilot during ]. He then received his degree from ]. Moevs was a student of ] and ]. He taught at Harvard University and ]. He received the ] (1952) and a ] (1962). In 1978 his Concerto Grosso was awarded the ] International Prize in Composition.<ref>Archibald and Wilson 2008.</ref>


His music has been performed by the ], the ] and the ]. His papers, including unpublished scores and recordings, are held by the Rutgers Music Library. He died in ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> His music has been performed by the ], the ] and the ]. His papers, including unpublished scores and recordings, are held by the Rutgers Music Library. He died in ].<ref></ref><ref></ref>

⚫ ==Notes==
⚫ {{reflist}}

==Bibliography==
⚫ *Archibald, Bruce, and ]. 2008. "Moevs, Robert (Walter)". ''Grove Music Online'', edited by Dean Roote (accessed 1 October 2013).
⚫ *Boros, James. 1990. "The Systematic Chromaticism of Robert Moevs." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 28/1 (Winter): 294–323.
⚫ *Boros, James. 1990. "A Conversation with Robert Moevs." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 28/1 (Winter): 324–35.
⚫ *Boros, James. 1990. "The Evolution of Robert Moevs's Compositional Methodology." ''American Music'' 8/4 (Winter): 383–404.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1966. "Some Observations on Instruction in Music Theory." ''College Music Symposium'' 6 (Fall): 69–71.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1969. "Music and the Liturgy." ''Liturgical Arts'' 38/1 (November): 4–9.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1969. "Intervallic Procedures in Debussy." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 8/1 (Fall/Winter): 82–101.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1971. "Mannerism and Stylistic Consistency in Stravinsky." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 9/2 (10/1): 92–103.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert, in conversation with Ellen Rosand. 1980. "Recollections—Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979)." ''19th Century Music'' 3/3 (March): 276–278.
⚫ *Wilkinson, Carlton. 1997. "Robert Moevs's ''Heptachronon'' for solo cello." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 35/1 (Winter): 231–61.


==Discography== ==Discography==
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|- |-
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! Performer ! Performer
! Label ! Label
! Catalog No. ! Catalog no.
|- |-
| Piano Sonata (1950) | Piano Sonata (1950)
| ] | ]
| ] | ]
| NWCRL136 | NWCRL136
|- |-
| Musica Da Camera I (1965) | Musica Da Camera I (1965)
| Contemporary Chamber Ensemble conducted by ] | Contemporary Chamber Ensemble conducted by ]
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL223 | NWCRL223
|- |-
| Variazioni sopra una melodia (1961) | Variazioni sopra una melodia (1961)
| Jacob Glick / Robert Sylvester | Jacob Glick / Robert Sylvester
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL223 | NWCRL223
|- |-
| A Brief Mass (1968) | A Brief Mass (1968)
| Kirkpatrick Chamber Choir conducted by David Drinkwater | Kirkpatrick Chamber Choir conducted by David Drinkwater
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL262 | NWCRL262
|- |-
| Fantasia sopra un motivo (1951) | Fantasia sopra un motivo (1951)
| Wanda Maximilien | Wanda Maximilien
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL404 | NWCRL404
|- |-
| Phoenix (1972) | Phoenix (1972)
| Wanda Maximilien | Wanda Maximilien
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL404 | NWCRL404
|- |-
| Una collana musicale (1977) (excerpts) | Una collana musicale (1977) (excerpts)
| Wanda Maximilien | Wanda Maximilien
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL404 | NWCRL404
|- |-
| Concerto Grosso for Piano, Percussion and Orchestra (1960 / 68) | Concerto Grosso for Piano, Percussion and Orchestra (1960 / 68)
| Orchestra of the 20th Century conducted by ], Wanda Maximilien soloist | Orchestra of the 20th Century conducted by ], Wanda Maximilien soloist
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL457 | NWCRL457
|- |-
| Una collana musicale (1977) (more excerpts) | Una collana musicale (1977) (more excerpts)
| Wanda Maximilien | Wanda Maximilien
| ] | New World Records
| NWCRL496 | NWCRL496
|- |-
| Pan (1951) | Pan (1951)
| Karl Kraber | Karl Kraber
| ] | ]
| out of print | out of print
|- |-
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| DSL 92174 | DSL 92174
|} |}

⚫ ==Notes==
⚫ {{reflist}}
'''Sources'''
⚫ *Archibald, Bruce, and ]. 2008. "Moevs, Robert (Walter)". '']'', edited by Dean Roote (accessed 1 October 2013).

==Further reading==
⚫ *Boros, James. 1990. "The Systematic Chromaticism of Robert Moevs." '']'' 28/1 (Winter): 294–323.
⚫ *Boros, James. 1990. "A Conversation with Robert Moevs." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 28/1 (Winter): 324–335.
⚫ *Boros, James. 1990. "The Evolution of Robert Moevs's Compositional Methodology." '']'' 8/4 (Winter): 383–404.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1966. "Some Observations on Instruction in Music Theory." ''College Music Symposium'' 6 (Fall): 69–71.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1969. "Music and the Liturgy." ''Liturgical Arts'' 38/1 (November): 4–9.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1969. "Intervallic Procedures in ]." '']'' 8/1 (Fall/Winter): 82–101.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert. 1971. "Mannerism and Stylistic Consistency in ]." ''Perspectives of New Music'' 9/2 (10/1): 92–103.
⚫ *Moevs, Robert, in conversation with ]. 1980. "Recollections—] (1887–1979)." '']'' 3/3 (March): 276–278.
⚫ *Wilkinson, Carlton. 1997. "Robert Moevs's ''Heptachronon'' for solo cello." '']'' 35/1 (Winter): 231–261.


==External links== ==External links==
* *, ]
* *, bach-cantatas.com
* * by ], newmusicbox.org {{dead link|date=July 2021}}
* *, YouTube
*, December 28, 1988 * by Bruce Duffie, December 28, 1988


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Robert Walter Moevs (2 December 1920 – 10 December 2007) was an American composer of contemporary classical music. He was known for his highly chromatic music.

Career

Moevs was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and served in the United States Army Air Forces as a pilot during World War II. He then received his degree from Harvard University. Moevs was a student of Walter Piston and Nadia Boulanger. He taught at Harvard University and Rutgers University. He received the Rome Prize (1952) and a Guggenheim Fellowship (1962). In 1978 his Concerto Grosso was awarded the Stockhausen International Prize in Composition.

His music has been performed by the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony of the Air. His papers, including unpublished scores and recordings, are held by the Rutgers Music Library. He died in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

Discography

Title / date Performer Label Catalog no.
Piano Sonata (1950) Joseph Bloch New World Records NWCRL136
Musica Da Camera I (1965) Contemporary Chamber Ensemble conducted by Arthur Weisberg New World Records NWCRL223
Variazioni sopra una melodia (1961) Jacob Glick / Robert Sylvester New World Records NWCRL223
A Brief Mass (1968) Kirkpatrick Chamber Choir conducted by David Drinkwater New World Records NWCRL262
Fantasia sopra un motivo (1951) Wanda Maximilien New World Records NWCRL404
Phoenix (1972) Wanda Maximilien New World Records NWCRL404
Una collana musicale (1977) (excerpts) Wanda Maximilien New World Records NWCRL404
Concerto Grosso for Piano, Percussion and Orchestra (1960 / 68) Orchestra of the 20th Century conducted by Arthur Weisberg, Wanda Maximilien soloist New World Records NWCRL457
Una collana musicale (1977) (more excerpts) Wanda Maximilien New World Records NWCRL496
Pan (1951) Karl Kraber Orion Records out of print
Saraband (1986) Jory Vinikour Dorian Sono Luminus DSL 92174

Notes

  1. "Robert Moevs (1920–2007)". Edward B. Marks Music. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. Archibald and Wilson 2008.
  3. Papers of Robert Moevs
  4. The Robert Moevs Collection

Sources

Further reading

  • Boros, James. 1990. "The Systematic Chromaticism of Robert Moevs." Perspectives of New Music 28/1 (Winter): 294–323.
  • Boros, James. 1990. "A Conversation with Robert Moevs." Perspectives of New Music 28/1 (Winter): 324–335.
  • Boros, James. 1990. "The Evolution of Robert Moevs's Compositional Methodology." American Music 8/4 (Winter): 383–404.
  • Moevs, Robert. 1966. "Some Observations on Instruction in Music Theory." College Music Symposium 6 (Fall): 69–71.
  • Moevs, Robert. 1969. "Music and the Liturgy." Liturgical Arts 38/1 (November): 4–9.
  • Moevs, Robert. 1969. "Intervallic Procedures in Debussy." Perspectives of New Music 8/1 (Fall/Winter): 82–101.
  • Moevs, Robert. 1971. "Mannerism and Stylistic Consistency in Stravinsky." Perspectives of New Music 9/2 (10/1): 92–103.
  • Moevs, Robert, in conversation with Ellen Rosand. 1980. "Recollections—Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979)." 19th-Century Music 3/3 (March): 276–278.
  • Wilkinson, Carlton. 1997. "Robert Moevs's Heptachronon for solo cello." Perspectives of New Music 35/1 (Winter): 231–261.

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