Joseph Leopold Eybler

Austrian composer and conductor

Joseph Leopold Eybler - Austrian composer and conductor
Born

February 8th, 1764
261 years ago

Died

1846
179 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

Links & References

Eybler studied under prominent composers in Vienna and became notable in the classical music scene. His significant contributions include compositions across various forms, particularly operas. Eybler served as a conductor at the Imperial Court in Vienna, leading performances that showcased his own works and those of other composers. He maintained a close relationship with figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his works reflect the stylistic influences of that era. Eybler's operas and chamber music pieces further established his reputation in the 18th-century music landscape.

Conducted at the Imperial Court in Vienna

Composed operas like 'Il fanatico per la musica'

Influenced by contemporaries such as Mozart

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