Alfred Dörffel
German librarian, publisher and musicologist
About Alfred Dörffel
Lived 1821 – 1905 (aged 83). Alfred Dörffel was a German librarian, music publisher, musicologist, pianist, editor and music arranger.
Alfred Dörffel (24 January 1821 – 22 January 1905) was a German pianist, music publisher and librarian.
Career
Dörffel was born in Waldenburg, Saxony, the son of August Friedrich Dörffel and his wife Christiane Charlotte, née Kröhne. He received his first musical training by the Waldenburg organist Johann Adolf Trube. He later studied in Leipzig with Gottfried Wilhelm Fink, Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann.
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Who was Alfred Dörffel?
German librarian, publisher and musicologist (1821–1905)
When was Alfred Dörffel born?
Alfred Dörffel was born on 24 January 1821 in Waldenburg.
When did Alfred Dörffel die?
Alfred Dörffel died on 22 January 1905 in Leipzig.
What was Alfred Dörffel's occupation?
Alfred Dörffel was a librarian, music publisher, musicologist, pianist, editor and music arranger.
What nationality was Alfred Dörffel?
Alfred Dörffel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Dörffel. https://biography.guide/alfred-dorffel/
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