Role

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Composer

Country

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Germany

Birth

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September 20, 1832 in Kochowitz, Germany

Death

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April 1, 1915 in Stuttgart, Germany

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

Johann Joseph Abert was a German composer and conductor who lived during the 19th century. He was born on September 19, 1832, in Kochendorf, a small town in the state of Württemberg, Germany. Abert was the son of a church musician, and he grew up in a musical family. His father, Johann Josef Abert, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Maria Anna Abert, was a singer. Abert showed an early interest in music, and he began studying piano and violin at a young age. He also received instruction in music theory and composition from his father. In 1849, Abert enrolled at the Stuttgart Conservatory, where he studied with some of the most prominent musicians of the time, including Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Franz Liszt. After completing his studies, Abert began his career as a conductor. He held positions in several German cities, including Karlsruhe, Mannheim, and Düsseldorf. In 1867, he was appointed the conductor of the Stuttgart Court Orchestra, a position he held until his death in 1915. Abert was a prolific composer, and he wrote music in a variety of genres, including opera, symphonies, chamber music, and choral works. His most famous work is his opera "Ekkehard," which premiered in Stuttgart in 1878. The opera is based on a novel by Joseph Victor von Scheffel and tells the story of a monk who falls in love with a noblewoman. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it remains one of Abert's most popular works. In addition to "Ekkehard," Abert wrote several other operas, including "Flauto solo," "Die Almeh," and "Der König von Sion." He also wrote several symphonies, including his Symphony No. 1 in C minor and Symphony No. 2 in E-flat major. Abert's chamber music includes several string quartets and piano trios, and his choral works include several cantatas and oratorios. Abert's music is characterized by its Romantic style, with lush harmonies and sweeping melodies. His operas are particularly notable for their dramatic intensity and emotional depth. Abert was also known for his skill as a conductor, and he was highly respected by his colleagues and audiences alike. Despite his success as a composer and conductor, Abert was also a dedicated musicologist. He wrote several books on music history and theory, including a biography of Franz Liszt and a history of the Stuttgart Court Orchestra. He was also a member of several music societies and served as the president of the Allgemeiner Deutscher Musikverein, a prominent German music organization. Abert died on August 1, 1915, in Stuttgart, Germany. He was 82 years old. Today, he is remembered as one of the most important composers and conductors of the 19th century, and his music continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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