Eva Schorr facts for kids
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Eva Schorr
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Eva Weiler
28 September 1927 Crailsheim, Germany
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| Died | 20 January 2016 (aged 88) Stuttgart, Germany
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| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Painting, Musical composition |
| Spouse(s) | Dieter Schorr |
Eva Schorr (born September 28, 1927 – died January 20, 2016) was a talented German artist. She was known for both her beautiful paintings and her amazing musical compositions.
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Who Was Eva Schorr?
Eva Schorr was born as Eva Weiler in a town called Crailsheim, in Germany. Her father was a teacher who taught both music and art. This meant Eva started learning about these subjects very early in her life.
Her Early Life and Education
Eva began composing music when she was only eight years old. By the time she was 15, she had already won awards for her music and for playing the organ. She went on to study music in Stuttgart with famous teachers like Johann Nepomuk David and Anton Nowakowski. She also learned from Olivier Messiaen in Darmstadt.
Family Life and Later Years
Eva married Dieter Schorr, who worked as a music editor for a newspaper. They had two sons and one daughter. Eva Schorr lived to be 88 years old. She passed away in 2016.
What Kind of Art Did Eva Schorr Create?
Eva Schorr was a very creative artist. She composed many different types of music. Her works included music for small groups of instruments (chamber music) and for large orchestras. She also wrote music for choirs to sing and for plays or movies.
Some of Her Musical Works
Here are a few examples of the music Eva Schorr created:
- Septuarchie – This was a concerto for the violin.
- Ritornell (Meditation) – A piece for violin and organ.
- Pas de Trois – The title means "step for three" in French, often used in ballet.
- In der Welt ihr Angst Habte – A cantata, which is a type of vocal music, with violin and organ.
- Fantasie, Choral und Fuge – A piece for organ and oboe.
- Wir sind ein Teil der Erde – A choral work, meaning it was for a choir.
- Kyrie – Another choral piece.
- Psalm 98 – A composition for the organ.
Recordings of Her Music
Some of Eva Schorr's music has been recorded. You can find it on CDs. One recording is called Initialen F-G-H-S. It features a group called Kammerensemble Niggemann.
