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Joan Massià

1890 – 1969

Spanish-Catalan violinist, composer and music pedague

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Lived 1890 – 1969 (aged 79). Joan Massià was a Spanish violinist, composer and music educator.

Joan Massià i Prats (Barcelona, 22 February 1890 – 11 June 1969) was a Catalan composer and violinist.

His first wife was the pianist and student of d'Indy, Blanche Selva (1884–1942), with whom Massià recorded the Franck violin sonata and other works. After her death he remarried; his second wife was the Spanish pianist María Carbonell (1911–1988). His students included the violinist Gonçal Comellas.

Selected discography as violinist Franck violin sonata - with his first wife, Blanche Selva

Own compositions, editions and recordings Set Cançons Sobre Poemes de Tomàs Garcés - Seven poems in Catalan.

Recording Set Cançons - Songs. Carmen Bustamante accompanied by Manuel García Morante and José Carreras accompanied by David Giménez (piano). With historical recordings by pianist María Carbonell. La Ma De Guido.

Personal archive The personal archive of Joan Massià i Prats has been donated to the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and is held in the Humanities Library. The archive comprises part of his personal and professional papers, together with a selection of books from his personal library.

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Education
Royal Conservatory of Brussels
Awards
March scholarship
Also known as
Joan Massia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joan Massià?

Spanish-Catalan violinist, composer and music pedague (1890-1969)

When was Joan Massià born?

Joan Massià was born on 22 February 1890 in Barcelona.

When did Joan Massià die?

Joan Massià died on 11 June 1969 in Barcelona.

What was Joan Massià's occupation?

Joan Massià was a violinist, composer and music educator.

What nationality was Joan Massià?

Joan Massià was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joan Massià

· Wikidata: Q2081711

· DBpedia: Joan Massià

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