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Franz Cramer

1772 – 1848

British musician

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About Franz Cramer

Lived 1772 – 1848 (aged 75–76). Franz Cramer was a British conductor and composer.

Franz Anton Dorotheus Cramer or François Cramer (12 June 17721 August 1848) was an English violinist and conductor who was Master of the King's/Queen's Musick from 1834 until his death.

He was born in either Mannheim or London, the son of Wilhelm Cramer and the brother of Johann Baptist Cramer. He was no doubt his father's pupil. Next to nothing seems to be known about his activities or compositions, yet he was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1834, by King William IV, succeeding Christopher (or Christian) Kramer, who was no relation.

The king died in 1837, and Cramer continued as Master of the Queen's Musick to Queen Victoria. He did not contribute any music to her coronation, leading The Spectator to complain that he had been allowed "to proclaim to the world his inability to discharge the first, and the most grateful duty of his office — the composition of a Coronation Anthem".

He died in 1848 aged 76, and was succeeded by George Frederick Anderson.

The only composition of Cramer's that has survived is a Capriccio (Album Leaf) for violin, which is in manuscript in the British Museum.

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Important facts

Born
1772, Mannheim
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Master of the King's Music
Also known as
François Cramer, Franz Anton Dorotheus Cramer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Franz Cramer?

British musician

When was Franz Cramer born?

Franz Cramer was born in 1772 in Mannheim.

When did Franz Cramer die?

Franz Cramer died on 1 August 1848 in London.

What was Franz Cramer's occupation?

Franz Cramer was a conductor and composer.

What nationality was Franz Cramer?

Franz Cramer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franz Cramer

· Wikidata: Q5492728

· DBpedia: Franz Cramer

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