About Carl Robrecht
Lived 1888 – 1961 (aged 73). Carl Robrecht was a composer and conductor.
Carl Robrecht (25 June 188822 September 1961) was a German musician, conductor and composer, specializing in light music, foxtrots and other dances throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Carl Robrecht also used the pseudonym "Robert Brecht" for some works.
Musical career Robrecht started learning piano in his home town of Immenhausen. In 1907 he started his studies at the Conservatory in Leipzig. There he was taught by Gottfried Merkel, Carl Heinrich Heynsen and Max Wünsche. He graduated in June 1909.
Recorded works Some of Carl Robrecht's works are recorded on early LP's, including:
Samum, a symphonic foxtrot (1935) Fata Morgana Niagara Spitzentanz Kinderlieder-Potpourri (foxtrot)
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Who was Carl Robrecht?
German musician, conductor and composer (1888-1961)
When was Carl Robrecht born?
Carl Robrecht was born on 25 June 1888 in Immenhausen.
When did Carl Robrecht die?
Carl Robrecht died on 22 September 1961 in Berlin.
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Carl Robrecht was a composer and conductor.
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