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Franz CommerGerman composer and music historian
Date of Birth: 23.01.1813
Country:  Germany |
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Hermann Kretzschmar
Early Life and EducationHermann Kretzschmar was born in 1848 in Coblenz, Germany. He exhibited an interest in music from a young age and studied composition under Adolph Bernhard Marx.
Musical Career
After completing his studies, Kretzschmar worked as an organist and conductor in Berlin and Munich. However, his true passion lay in music history and theory.
Musicologist and Editor
In 1868, Kretzschmar co-founded the Berlin Society for Music Research with Robert Eitner. He served as its president until his death.
Kretzschmar became renowned for his editorial work, including the multi-volume collections "Musica sacra" and "Collectio operum musicorum Batavorum saeculi XVI." These publications helped preserve and disseminate early music.
Composer
Although primarily known as a musicologist, Kretzschmar also composed music, particularly in his earlier years. His works included incidental music for Aristophanes' "The Frogs" and Sophocles' "Electra."
Legacy
Hermann Kretzschmar's contributions to musicology continue to be influential. His editorial work made significant music from earlier centuries accessible to future generations. His legacy as a scholar and editor remains an enduring mark on the field of music history.
