Richard Zeckwer
Richard Zeckwer (born April 30, 1850 in Stendal , † December 30, 1922 in Philadelphia ) was an American composer of German origin.
Zeckwer studied at the Leipzig Conservatory . In 1870 he settled in Philadelphia as an organist and music teacher. From 1876 to 1917 he directed the Philadelphia Musical Academy . He composed two overtures , a string quartet , a violin and four piano sonatas, piano pieces and songs . His son Camille Zeckwer also became known as a composer.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Article Richard Zeckwer . In: Theodore Baker (original), Nicolas Slonimsky (ed.): Baker's Biographical dictionary of musicians . Schirmer Books, New York 1978. ISBN 0-02-870240-9 , page 1939.
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| SURNAME | Zeckwer, Richard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German-American composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 30, 1850 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stendal |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 30, 1922 |
| Place of death | Philadelphia |