About Herman Amberg
Lived 1834 – 1902 (aged 67). Herman Amberg was a Danish composer, musician, organist and voice teacher.
Herman Amberg (22 December 1834 – 12 April 1902) was a Danish musician and composer.
A pupil of J.P.E. Hartmann and Anton Ree, in 1855 he set up in Viborg as music teacher and also worked as a singing teacher at the Latin School for 25 years. In 1868 he was organist at the cathedral and in 1892 was appointed a professor.
His brother Johan Amberg was also a musician.
Compositions Many of his works were published posthumously. The following list is incomplete. 24 Preludes (Hansen, 1888)
Op.5 - Prélude for Piano (Hansen, 1893) Op.8 - Små stykker for orgel eller harmonium (Hansen) Op.11 - 10 Præ- og Postludier (Hansen, ca.1904).
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Who was Herman Amberg?
Danish musician and composer (1834-1902)
When was Herman Amberg born?
Herman Amberg was born on 22 December 1834 in Copenhagen.
When did Herman Amberg die?
Herman Amberg died on 12 April 1902 in Copenhagen.
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Herman Amberg was a composer, musician, organist and voice teacher.
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Herman Amberg was Danish.
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