The Activity of the composer Iacob Mureșianu in Blaj. Cultural Heritage and Traditions

Abstract

I have written this article bearing in mind the musical education in Blaj. It includes social and historical specific to Iacob Mureșianu’s years of professional practice in Blaj; it lists cultural and musical personalities shaped by that cultural centre. Moreover, it covers the stages specific to his work as a teacher, composer, musical education organizer, promoter of authentic folklore. In addition, the article reviews his piano compositions that served as a didactic material, but also as concert pieces. The influence of the Romanian folk music predominates, even though he did some of his musical studies abroad. The portray of composer Iacob Mureșianu is crayoned in the context of his family, with the influences, ideas and ideals instilled by its members. The pages of the article will, however, mention the close connection the musician Iacob Mureșianu had with his father, journalist Iacob Mureșianu.