Ernst Münch
Illustration — Ernst Münch Ernst Münch (31 December 1859 in Niederbronn-les-Bains – 1928) was an Alsatian organist and choir conductor. Münch taught organ at the Strasbourg Conservatory where his pupils included Joseph Müller-Blattau, Heinrich Boell, and Adolf Hamm. For many years he was the organist/choirmaster at Saint William's Church, Strasbourg.
Ernst Münch
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- Full name
- Ernest Münch.
- Born
- 1859. · Niederbronn-les-Bains.
- Died
- 1928. · Strasbourg.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- organist, choir director, violist, organ teacher, music director and musician.
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Languages
- French.
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Illustration — Ernst Münch Ernst Münch (31 December 1859 in Niederbronn-les-Bains – 1928) was an Alsatian organist and choir conductor. Münch taught organ at the Strasbourg Conservatory where his pupils included Joseph Müller-Blattau, Heinrich Boell, and Adolf Hamm. For many years he was the organist/choirmaster at Saint William's Church, Strasbourg.
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There he founded the Wilhelmer Choir. Which under his leadership became highly known for their performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Münch was the brother of conductor Eugen Münch and uncle of conductor and composer Hans Münch. His son Charles Munch was a famous symphonic conductor and violinist who had a long association with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His daughter Emma married Paul Schweitzer, Albert Schweitzer's brother. His son Fritz Münch succeeded him as conductor of the Wilhelmer Choir and was director of the Strasbourg Conservatory for several years.
Ernst Münch is recorded with the occupation choir director. Recorded with the occupation organ teacher. Recorded as organist, choir director, violist, organ teacher and music director. Recorded at birth as Ernest Münch.
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amme du concert du Messie de Haendel par le Chœur de Saint-Guillaume de Strasbourg sous la direction Ernest Münch, 29 et 30 mai 1904
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1859
Ernst Münch born at Niederbronn-les-Bains.
1928
Ernst Münch died on 1 April 1928.
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