Josef Rheinberger
German composer and organist (1839–1901)
Died aged 62PiscesLiechtenstein
Biography
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger (17 March 1839 – 25 November 1901) was a composer and organist 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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Career highlights
Career & roles
- court chapel master
Employers / organisations
- University of Music and Theatre Munich
Genres
- opera
- classical music
- liturgical music
Instruments
- organ
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Franziska von Hoffnaaß
- Parents
- Johann Peter Rheinberger
- Siblings
- Peter RheinbergerDavid RheinbergerMaxentia Rheinberger
Awards & honours (2)
- Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
- Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
Quick answers about Josef Rheinberger
- How old was Josef Rheinberger?
- Josef Rheinberger died on November 25, 1901 at the age of 62.
- When is Josef Rheinberger's birthday?
- Josef Rheinberger was born on March 17, 1839.
- Where was Josef Rheinberger born?
- Josef Rheinberger was born in Vaduz.
- What is Josef Rheinberger's zodiac sign?
- Josef Rheinberger's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- What is Josef Rheinberger's nationality?
- Josef Rheinberger is a citizen of Liechtenstein.
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- Josef Rheinberger is known as composer, musicologist, university teacher, conductor.
- Who has Josef Rheinberger been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Josef Rheinberger's spouse is or was Franziska von Hoffnaaß.
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