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Otto Nicolai

Otto Nicolai (1810–1849) was a composer, pianist and conductor.

Also recorded as Carl Otto Ehrenfried Nicolai; Ottone Nicolai.

Overview

Born at Königsberg in 1810, died at Berlin in 1849.

In detail

training under Carl Friedrich Zelter is recorded. Theodor Kullak is recorded as having studied under Otto Nicolai. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Vienna and Berlin. Employment is recorded with Frederick William IV of Prussia. Positions recorded include chapelmaster. Membership is recorded of Vienna Philharmonic.

Works named in the authority record are The Merry Wives of Windsor, Il templario, Die Heimkehr des Verbannten, Il proscritto and Mass No. 1 D major.

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

    “Otto Nicolai”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154602: Otto Nicolai

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