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Josef Rheinberger
German organist and composer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger (17 March 1839 – 25 November 1901) was an organist and composer from Liechtenstein, residing in Bavaria for most of his life. As court conductor in Munich, he was responsible for the music in the royal chapel. He is known for sacred music, works for organ and vocal works, such as masses, a Christmas cantata and the motet Abendlied; he also composed two operas and three singspiele, incidental music, secular choral music, two symphonies and other instrumental works, chamber music, and works for organ.
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Born | (1839-03-17)17 March 1839 Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
Died | 25 November 1901(1901-11-25) (aged 62) Munich, Bavaria |
Education | Munich Conservatorium |
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Relatives | Peter Rheinberger (brother) Hermine Rheinberger (niece) |
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