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Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus

1827 – 1896

German composer and musicologist

Composer Musicologist Music critic
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About Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus

Lived 1827 – 1896 (aged 68). Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus was a composer, musicologist, music critic, privatdozent and musicographer.

Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus (Hooksiel 17 September 1827 - 10 July 1896 Bielefeld) was a German composer. His students included Anna Schuppe.

Selected works Oratorios Simon Petrus op. 23 (1857) Gideon (1862) König Salomo op. 25 (1862/63) Luther in Worms (1874)

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Important facts

Born
17 September 1827, Hooksiel
Birth century
19th century
Died
10 July 1896, Bielefeld
Occupation
Composer, musicologist, music critic, Privatdozent, musicographer
Nationality
Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
Education
Mariengymnasium Jever, University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
Employers
Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, Hamburgischer Correspondent

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus?

German composer and musicologist (1827-1896)

When was Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus born?

Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus was born on 17 September 1827 in Hooksiel.

When did Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus die?

Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus died on 10 July 1896 in Bielefeld.

What was Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus's occupation?

Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus was a composer, musicologist, music critic, privatdozent and musicographer.

What nationality was Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus?

Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus's recorded nationality: Grand Duchy of Oldenburg.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ludwig Siegfried Meinardus

· Wikidata: Q1795443

· DBpedia: Ludwig Meinardus

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