Johann Obersteiner

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Johann Obersteiner (born October 8, 1824 in Zell am Ziller , † March 24, 1896 in Kufstein ) was an Austrian composer, choir director and organist.

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Obersteiner was born the son of a forester. From 1836 to 1838 he attended the school of the Musikverein in Innsbruck . In addition, he learned various instruments as an autodidact. From 1840 he worked as an organist at the collegiate church of St. Peter in Salzburg and became a student of Alois Taux . In 1848 he became organist at the parish church of Kufstein , where he was also active as choir regent, choirmaster of the Liedertafel and director of the town band.

Johann Obersteiner composed more than 50 masses, whereby he is regarded as a representative of Cecilianism .

Works (selection)

  • Litaniae lauretanae B. Mariae Virginis for four mixed voices . Organ score, parts, 2nd edition - Regensburg: Coppenrath, 1886
  • Missa pro defunctis. Organ score, parts - Regensburg: Boessenecker 1877.
  • The eight bliss : Cantata for two identical voices with piano or harmonium accompaniment. Score, parts - Regensburg: Coppenrath, 1890.
  • Mass in honor of St. Paul for 3 voices with organ accompaniment. Score u. Voices - Regensburg: Coppenrath 1891.
  • Pastoral mass in A and D major for mixed choir, solo, orchestra and organ
  • Harmonie Fest Mass in E flat major. op. 237, ca.1860.

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Data from Alexander Rausch : Obersteiner, Johann. In: Oesterreichisches Musiklexikon . Online edition, Vienna 2002 ff., ISBN 3-7001-3077-5 ; Print edition: Volume 4, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 2005, ISBN 3-7001-3046-5 .
personal data
SURNAME Obersteiner, Johann
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian composer and organist
DATE OF BIRTH October 8, 1824
PLACE OF BIRTH Zell am Ziller
DATE OF DEATH March 24, 1896
Place of death Kufstein