August Stern

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August Stern (born November 10, 1837 in Nussbaum ; † March 18, 1914 in Bad Kreuznach ) was a German pedagogue, choir director and composer .

From 1871, Stern worked as the main teacher and cantor in Bad Sobernheim , where he directed the church choir he founded. After the foundation of the Diakonie-Anstalten he also took over the singing and harmonium lessons for the deaconesses . After his retirement, he moved with the sisters to Bad Kreuznach , where he led the choirs of the diaconal institution .

Compositions

  • The youth at Nain .
  • The raising of Lazarus .
  • The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem . Festival cantata for congregation, choir, children's and solo singing with organ accompaniment. 4 editions.
  • Bethania . Cantata for congregation, choir, children's and solo singing with organ accompaniment. 3 editions, printed by Breitkopf & Härtel .
  • Bethesda . Cantata for congregation, choir, children's and solo singing with organ accompaniment. 2 editions, printed by Breitkopf & Härtel .
  • The cross of Golgotha .
  • Sacred chorale album . 3. Edition. Heuser, Neuwied 1900. 6th edition 1925.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Realities of Life: Founders and Builders. Ess, Bad Kreuznach 2004, ISBN 3-935516-23-1 .
  2. ↑ Hofmeister's monthly reports June 1900, p. 288

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personal data
SURNAME Stern, August
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German pedagogue, choir director and composer
DATE OF BIRTH November 10, 1837
PLACE OF BIRTH Walnut
DATE OF DEATH March 18, 1914
Place of death Bad Kreuznach