Role

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Composer

Birth

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August 4, 1748

Death

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November 8, 1833

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Keyboard

 

Maximilian Stadler was a classical music composer born on June 17, 1748, in Melk, Austria. He was the son of Johann Stadler, a musician and composer, and his mother was Maria Anna, a singer. Maximilian grew up in a musical family, and his father was his first music teacher. He learned to play the violin, piano, and organ at a young age and showed great talent in music. Maximilian Stadler began his career as a musician in Vienna, where he studied with the famous composer Johann Georg Albrechtsberger. He also studied with other prominent musicians of the time, including Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Stadler was a close friend of Mozart, and the two composers often played music together. Mozart even dedicated his clarinet concerto to Stadler, who was a skilled clarinet player. Stadler's compositions were influenced by the classical style of Mozart and Haydn, but he also incorporated elements of the Baroque and Romantic periods into his music. He composed a variety of works, including symphonies, chamber music, and operas. Some of his most famous works include his Symphony in D Major, his String Quartet in C Major, and his opera "Der Komet." Stadler was also known for his work as a music teacher. He taught music at the Imperial and Royal Polytechnic Institute in Vienna and was a mentor to many young musicians. One of his most famous students was Ludwig van Beethoven, who studied with Stadler for a short time. Despite his success as a composer and teacher, Stadler struggled with financial difficulties throughout his life. He often had to rely on the support of his friends and patrons to make ends meet. In 1812, he was forced to sell his music collection to pay off his debts. Maximilian Stadler died on August 8, 1833, in Vienna, Austria. He was 85 years old. Despite his financial struggles, Stadler left behind a legacy of beautiful music that continues to be celebrated today. His compositions are still performed by orchestras and chamber groups around the world, and his influence on the classical music world can still be felt today.

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