August Wilhelm Ambros

Austrian composer and music historian

August Wilhelm Ambros - Austrian composer and music historian
Born

November 17th, 1816
208 years ago

Died

1876
149 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

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Born in 1816, this individual was a prominent figure in the 19th-century Austrian music scene. He studied at the University of Vienna, where he developed an interest in musicology while also composing. A member of the Vienna Philharmonic, this individual contributed to the understanding of classical music through historical studies. Published works include studies on composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. The individual also composed operas and orchestral pieces, contributing significantly to the musical landscape of the era.

Authored significant musicological works

Composed various operas and orchestral pieces

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