Paul Juon, unlike Arnold Schoenberg, held fast to tonality, choosing to expand it rather than abandon it completely.
Compositional Technique
In the 'Walzerskizze' ('Waltz sketch') of his Suite in 5 movements, Op. 93, Paul Juon quotes the foxtrot 'Tea for Two' from Vincent Youmans' operetta 'No, No, Nanette'.
Composition History
Paul Juon's Symphony in F# minor, Op. 10, was long thought lost until a grandson of the composer rediscovered it in 1997.
Composer Biography
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a year younger than Paul Juon, also attended the theory and composition lessons of Anton Arensky and Sergei Taneyev.
Composer Biography
Paul Juon studied violin primarily at the Moscow Conservatory, but was more interested in theory lessons with Anton Arensky and Sergei Taneyev, and "girl's eyes and girls' hearts."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paul Juon described his works as "austere and characterised by dark, northern colours," and heavily influenced by Russian folk music, which he loved.
Composer Biography
Paul Juon, born in Moscow in 1872, was the son of a fire insurance company director.
