Wilhelm Mayer
Wilhelm Mayer (1831–1898) was a composer, music educator and civil servant.
Also recorded as W. A. Rémy.
Wilhelm Mayer in brief
- Born
- 1831
- Died
- 1898
- Known for
- composer, music educator and civil servant
- Place of birth
- Prague
Overview
Recorded at birth as Benjamin Wilhelm Mayer.
Also worked under the name W. A. Rémy.
Born at Prague in 1831, died at Graz in 1898.
In detail
Wilhelm Mayer studied at Pipe Organ School in Prague. training under Karel František Pitsch is recorded. Irene von Chavanne, Ferruccio Busoni and Richard Heuberger are recorded as having studied under Wilhelm Mayer. the recorded working language is German.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music and opera.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Budapest and Graz. Employment is recorded with Musikverein für Steiermark.
Distinctions recorded are Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q4274784: Wilhelm Mayer
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