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Gustav Merkel

Gustav Adolf Merkel (November 12, 1827, Oberoderwitz, Kingdom of Saxony – October 30, 1885, Dresden) was a German organist and composer. Having been given some lessons by Schumann in his youth, Merkel spent most of his career in Dresden, concentrating on organ-playing from 1858. A Lutheran himself, he nevertheless held an appointment at the Catholic Church of the Court of Saxony from 1864 until his death.

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Gustav Merkel

Name
Gustav Merkel
Born
12 November 1827
Birthplace
Oberoderwitz, Kingdom of Saxony
Died
30 October 1885
Place of death
Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony
Occupation
Organist, composer
Nationality
Kingdom of Saxony.
Teachers
Ernst Julius Otto.
Languages
German.

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Gustav Adolf Merkel (November 12, 1827, Oberoderwitz, Kingdom of Saxony – October 30, 1885, Dresden) was a German organist and composer. Having been given some lessons by Schumann in his youth, Merkel spent most of his career in Dresden, concentrating on organ-playing from 1858. A Lutheran himself, he nevertheless held an appointment at the Catholic Church of the Court of Saxony from 1864 until his death.

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Gustav Merkel (1827–1885) was a composer and a national of the Kingdom of Saxony. Born in Oderwitz, the composer died in Dresden. Languages used include German.

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