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
Contents

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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