About Moritz Kässmayer
Lived 1831 – 1884 (aged 53). Moritz Kässmayer was an Austrian musician, conductor, violinist and composer.
Moritz Kässmayer, sometimes spelled Käßmayer (1831, Vienna1884, Vienna) was an Austrian composer remembered for his humorous settings of folk songs for string quartet. Among the quartets' admirers was Brahms, on his visits to the Kässmayer family house. He had less success with his one comic opera performed in Vienna in 1869, Das Landhaus in Meudon.
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Who was Moritz Kässmayer?
composer (1831-1884)
When was Moritz Kässmayer born?
Moritz Kässmayer was born on 20 March 1831 in Vienna.
When did Moritz Kässmayer die?
Moritz Kässmayer died on 9 November 1884 in Vienna.
What was Moritz Kässmayer's occupation?
Moritz Kässmayer was a musician, conductor, violinist and composer.
What nationality was Moritz Kässmayer?
Moritz Kässmayer was Austrian.
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