Nové Mesto in Praha, Czech Republic — Capital City Region (Historical Capital of Bohemia)
Albert Schweitzer
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ALBERT SCHWEITZER
* 1875 Kaysersberg †1965 Lambaréné
Zde koncertoval v letech 1923 a 1928
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Albert Schweitzer
Born 1875 in Kaysersberg, died 1965 in Lambaréné
Performed here in 1923 and 1928
Erected 1993.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 50° 4.815′ N, 14° 25.075′ E. Marker is in Praha. It is in Nové Mesto. Marker is at the intersection of V jirchářich and Opatovická, on the right when traveling east on V jirchářich. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Praha 110 00, Czech Republic. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. T.R. Field Šumavansky (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josef Charvát (about 240 meters away); Vojtěch Hynais (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vojta Náprstek (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Novotny Footbridge (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Josef Mysliveček (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Johannes Kepler (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Church of St. Salvador (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Praha.
sectionhead>More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the right of the entrance of the church on V jirchářich (street) in the "New Town" section of Prague. The streets are rather narrow in this area, and are much easier to navigate on foot than by car.
Also see . . . Albert Schweitzer Biography. Nobel.org's biography of Schweitzer: "...Meanwhile he continued with a distinguished musical career initiated at an early age with piano and organ lessons. Only nine when he first performed in his father's church, he was, from his young manhood to his middle eighties, recognized as a concert organist, internationally known. From his professional engagements he earned funds for his education, particularly his later medical schooling, and for his African hospital. Musicologist as well as performer, Schweitzer wrote a biography of Bach in 1905 in French, published a book on organ building and playing in 1906, and rewrote the Bach book in German in 1908." (Submitted on November 19, 2010.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.