Life and work
Schlee was born in Vienna as the elder of two sons of the Austro-German musicologist, theater scientist and music publisher Alfred Schlee (1901–1999) and of Margaret Molner. Therefore already from his early childhood on he has been in close contact with a large number of important personalities of the music of the 20th century. He studied at theThe composer
As a composer, Schlee has written works in all forms, which have been published by Bärenreiter, Lemoine, Leduc, Universal Edition, Doblinger etc. He got commissions among others from Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Vienna, Vienna Konzerthausgesellschaft, Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR), Camerata Salzburg, Ensemble 20. Jahrhundert, Wiener Musiksommer, Mürztaler Werkstatt, Upper Austrian Stiftskonzerte, Mariahilf-Kultur Graz, Cappella Nova Graz, Copenhagen Philharmonic, Göttingen Symphony Orchestra, Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, International Beethovenfeste Bonn, International Organ Week Nürnberg, Siemens Arts Program, Guardini Foundation Berlin, Theater an der Wien Vienna, University of Music Graz, kunsthaus muerz, Ensemble die reihe, Bachfest Salzburg 2008, Southwest German Philharmonic Konstanz, Staatsorchester Stuttgart, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland Pfalz, Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, International Barocktage Melk, and Musiktage Mondsee. In 1997/1998 Schlee was Composer in Residence of the Vienna Concert Verein. His music was performed by interpreters like Roger Norrington, Riccardo Chailly, Wladimir Fedossejew, Bertrand de Billy, Placido Domingo, Franz Welser-Möst, Pinchas Steinberg, Dennis Russell Davies, Sándor Végh, Manfred Honeck, Ralf Weikert, Leopold Hager, Christian Simonis, Lothar Zagrosek, Heinz Karl Gruber, Zoltán Kocsis, Philippe Herreweghe, Maurice André, Heinrich Schiff, Ursula Holliger, Ildikó Raimondi, Bernarda Fink, Wolfgang Schulz, Walter Auer, Sharon Bezaly, Michael Martin Kofler, Silvia Careddu, Hansjörg Schellenberger, Marie-Luise Modersohn, Andreas Schablas, Milan Turkovic, Michael Schade, Markus Schäfer, Alexander Krichel, Auryn Quartett, Quatuor Danel, Wiener Streichquartett, Klangforum Wien, Ensemble die reihe, Soloists of Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden and many others.The organist
As an organist Thomas Daniel Schlee performed intensely throughout Europe, was soloist at renowned international festivals, recorded for radio and CDs (Major works
*''Bild und Gleichnis op. 92'' (2019/20) for organ *''Das Gewand des Messias op. 91'' (2018/19) for piano trio *''Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus op. 90'' (2018/19) for organ *''Three Marches, two Trios, and a Waltz, op. 88'' (2015/17) for orchestra *''String Quartet Nr.4, op. 86'' (2014/15) *''Suite, op. 82'' (2012/13) for violin and piano *''Symphony No.2, op. 81'' (2010/13) for large orchestra *''"Aus meines Herzens Grunde", WoO'' (2012) for organ, in: The Orgelbüchlein Project *''"Rufe zu mir", op. 80'' (2011/12) for organ and large orchestra *''Horai, op. 79'' (2011/12) for organ and chamber orchestra *''"Was wir sind", op. 77'' (2010/11), cantata for children's choir and orchestra *''Wachsende Bläue, op. 76'' (2010), for two solo violins and string ensemble *''String Trio, op. 75'' (2008/11) *''2 Psalms, op. 74'' (2004/10) for organ *''"Tränen", op. 73'' (2003/09), nine dances for piano *''Concerto for piano and orchestra, op. 70'' (2008) *''"Ich, Hiob", op. 68'' (2006/07), church opera *''Sinfonia tascabile, op. 67'' (2006) for orchestra *''Konzertoverture, Musik für ein Fest, op. 64'' (2005) for orchestra *''Missa, op. 61'' (2005) for baritone solo, mixed choir, brass, percussion, and organ *''Die schöne Lau, op. 60'' (2004) for soprano, speaker, and orchestra *''String Quartet Nr. 3 "Tempus Floridum" op. 56'' (2003) *''und ich sah, op. 55'' (2002–03) oratorio for soloists, chorus, and ensemble *''Der Kreuzweg unseres Herrn und Heilandes, op. 52'' (2001) for organ and string orchestra *''Symphony No. 1, op. 51'' (2000–01) for orchestra *''De Profundis'' for viola and double bass, Op.43 (2000) *''Der Esel Hesékiël, op. 46'' (1998–99) for narrator and orchestra *''Orchesterspiele, op. 45'' (1997–98) for orchestra *''Sonata da Camera, op. 42'' (1996–97) for chamber orchestra *''Licht, Farben, Schatten, op. 38'' (1995–96) for ensemble *''Concertino, op. 36'' (1995) for two piccolo trumpets (or oboes) and string orchestra *''Wacht auf, Harfe und Saitenspiel, op. 35'' (1994–95) for harp and string orchestra *''Der Baum des Heils, op. 33'' (1993–94), oratorio *''Aurora, op. 32'' (1992–93) for orchestra *''Ricercar, op. 31'' (1990–92) for orchestra *''Cinq Pièces , op. 29'' (1990–92) for organ *''Das Feuer des Herrn, op. 27'' (1989) cantata for soloists, children's chorus, and chamber orchestra * ''Alba'' for flute and viola, Op.26 (1986) *''String Quartet Nr. 2 op. 21'' (1983–85, rev. 1997) *''... und mit einer Stimme rufen, op. 20'' (1987) for orchestraDecorations and awards
*1982 Promotion Prize for Music of Vienna *1983 First prize in the composition competition of the Berlin Liedertafel *1985 winner of the Composition Competition of Erding *1989 winner of the Organ Composition Competition "Olivier Messiaen" Bologna *1990 Chevalier of theDiscography (selection)
* „Cech. Ligeti. Schlee“, ORF CD 46 (1995): ''Ricercar'' * „Meisterliche Konzerte“, DD Records CD DD945182 (1996): ''Wacht auf, Harfe und Saitenspiel'' * „Das Spiel mit der Oboe“, Weinberg Records CD SW 010058-2 (1997): ''Aulodie et Jubilation'' * ''Der Baum des Heils'', Extraplatte CD EX 320-2 (1997) * „Thomas Daniel Schlee“, ORF Edition Zeitton CD 274 (2001): ''2. Streichquartett'', ''Préludes'' op. 6/III, IV, ''Dann steht der Mandelbaum in Blüte'', ''Das Feuer des Herrn'' * „Aurora“, Extraplatte CD EX-SP 020-2 (2002): ''Licht, Farbe Schatten'', ''Quia tu es Deus fortitudo mea'', ''Alba'', ''Wacht auf, Harfe und Saitenspiel'', ''Aurora'' * „New Music from Austria“ IV, ORF Edition Zeitton CD 325 (2003): ''Orchesterspiele'' * ''Reine Gegenwart'', ORF Edition Zeitton CD 329 (2003) * „Paradisfloden“, Rondo Records RCD 8376 (2005): Cantus (Trompete und Orgel) * ''Missa op. 61'', CD Domradio Köln (2005) * ''Canticum Sancti Floriani Martyris'' (Kropfreiter/Schlee), CD ORGANpromotion OP 8001 (2006) * ''Vom Abend zum Morgen'', Audiomax 703 1545-2 (2009) * ''Ich, Hiob'', paladino music pmr 0002 (2010) * „vielstimmig“ No. 5, HeiVo LC 16167 CD 104 (2010): ''In jener Zeit'' * „Neue Musik aus Salzburg 2006–09“, CD ORF/Universität Mozarteum/IGNM (2010): ''Sicut ros Hermon'' * ''Sept pièces blanches'', ''Seefelder Präludium'', CD Gramola 98976 (2012) * ''Körper in Cafés'', ORF CD 3149 (2013) * „Thomas Daniel Schlee: Organ Works“ (Pier Damiano Peretti an der Cavaillé-Coll Orgel der Trinité in Paris), Ambiente-Audio ACD-2030 (2013): ''Préludes'' op. 6 / I, II, IV, VII, IX, XI, ''Fantaisie'' op. 15, ''Zwei Psalmen'' op. 74References
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