Josef Rheinberger

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

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.
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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.
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According to Wikidata, Josef Rheinberger's spouse is or was Franziska von Hoffnaaß.

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