Robert Radecke

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Robert Radecke

Robert Radecke (1830-1911) was a German composer.

Biography

He was born in Dittmannsdorf, in Silesia, and received his musical training in the Conservatory of Leipzig. In 1853 he became musical director of the Court Theatre of Leipzig. He moved to Berlin soon after, played second violin in Ferdinand Laub's quartet, and gave many successful concerts. He was made royal Kapellmeister in 1871, and in 1891 succeeded Haupt as director of the Royal Institute for Church Music.

Works

An artist of ability on pianoforte, organ, and violin, Radecke is best known for his compositions, which include two orchestral overtures, König Johann and Am Strande; the operetta Die Mönchguter (1824); and, above all, for his many songs.

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References

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gilman, D. C.; Thurston, H. T.; Moore, F., eds. (1905). "Radecke, Robert". New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.

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Name	Radecke, Robert
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Short description	German composer
Date of birth	1830
Place of birth
Date of death	1911
Place of death

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