Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Emile Jacques-Dalcroze
1865 - 1950
He was born here and lived in this house until 1875. His methods are based on education in music and through music. Eurhythmics unites music and movement and is effective in the arts, pedagogy and therapeutics world-wide.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1865.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 48° 12.697′ N, 16° 22.057′ E. Marker was in Wien. It was in Stephansdom. Marker was on Am Hof just south of Faerbergasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Am Hof 8, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Der Wiener Feuerwehr / The Vienna Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); Beethoven’s Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Türkenkugel / The Turkish Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Former streambed of the Alsbach (about 120 meters away); Henry Dunant and the Red Cross (about 120 meters away); Memorial Plaque of the Archdiocese Vienna at Judenplatz (about 120 meters away); Babenberger Stadtthor - Babenberg City Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Émile Jaques-Dalcroze. "Émile Jaques-Dalcroze (July 6, 1865 – July 1, 1950) was an Austrian composer, musician and music educator who developed Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a method of learning and experiencing music through movement. Dalcroze eurhythmics influenced Carl Orff's pedagogy, used in music education throughout the United States." (Submitted on July 5, 2017.)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker moved or removed
I visited this marker today, but it is no longer on view. The building is a private members’ bar. The wall on which the marker used to hang now holds a light fixture.
— Submitted February 25, 2023, by Andrew Davidson of London.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.