Johann Simon Mayr

Johann Simon Mayr (1763–1845) was a composer.

Also recorded as Giovanni Simone Mayr.

Overview

Born at Mendorf in 1763, died at Bergamo in 1845.

In detail

Johann Simon Mayr studied at University of Ingolstadt. Gaetano Donizetti is recorded as having studied under Johann Simon Mayr. the recorded working language is Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, classical, liturgical and oratorio.

Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Works named in the authority record are Ginevra di Scozia, La Lodoiska, Medea in Corinto, Fedra and Demetrio.

Work by Johann Simon Mayr is recorded in the collections of Procuratoria di San Marco musical archive.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Simon Mayr”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q373770: Johann Simon Mayr

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