Hermann Graedener

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Hermann Graedener

Hermann Graedener or Grädener (8 May 1844 – 15 September 1929) was a German composer, conductor and teacher.

Biography

He was born in Kiel, Germany. He was educated by his father, composer Karl Graedener. He then studied at the Vienna Conservatory. From 1862 he was organist at the Lutheran City Church in Vienna, and from 1864 violinist in the court's orchestra. He taught at the Vienna Conservatory from 1877 to 1913, being a professor from 1882. Between 1892 and 1896 he was director of the Wiener Singakademie. He died in Vienna.

His compositions, influenced by Johannes Brahms, include two symphonies, two violin concertos and two piano concertos.

He was the father of the writer Hermann Graedener.

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 31989406 LCCN: nr96032060 ISNI: 0000 0000 8369 0748 GND: 116808268 BNF: cb111100836

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Name	Graedner Hermann
Alternative names
Short description	German composer, conductor and teacher
Date of birth	8 May 1844
Place of birth	Kiel
Date of death	15 September 1929
Place of death	Vienna

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