About Michael Frey
Lived 1787 – 1832 (aged 44–45). Michael Frey was a German composer, violinist and chapelmaster.
Michael Frey (1787 – 10 August 1832) was a German violinist, chorus master, and composer.
Frey studied composition with Antonio Salieri in Vienna. From 1823 to 1832 he was conductor of the orchestra of the Mannheim National Theatre. His successor was Joseph Eschborn. He composed a violin concerto and three operas, including the singspiel Jery und Bätely, based on a libretto by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which was received with applause by music critics.
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Who was Michael Frey?
German composer
When was Michael Frey born?
Michael Frey was born in 1787 in Ladenburg.
When did Michael Frey die?
Michael Frey died on 10 August 1832 in Mannheim.
What was Michael Frey's occupation?
Michael Frey was a composer, violinist and chapelmaster.
What nationality was Michael Frey?
Michael Frey was German.
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· DBpedia: Michael Frey (composer)
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