Wenzel Müller

Austrian composer and conductor

Wenzel Müller - Austrian composer and conductor
Born

September 26th, 1767
257 years ago

Died

August 3rd, 1835
189 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

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Born in 1767, this composer and conductor became prominent in the field of classical music during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He composed various operas, choral works, and chamber music, contributing significantly to the musical landscape of his time. His works often blended elements of opera and concert music. A notable aspect of his career included a long association with the Viennese theater scene, where many of his operas gained popularity. He spent much of his life in Vienna, working with various orchestras and musical groups, leaving a legacy with his compositions that continued to influence the music scene after his death in 1839.

composed numerous operas and choral works

conducted major theatres in Vienna

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