Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Professor Carl Führich (1865 - 1959)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022
1. Professor Carl Führich (1865 - 1959) Marker
Hier lebte und wirkte der Tondichter Professor Carl Führich
Seinem Ehrenchormeister gewidmet vom Gesangverein oesterr. Eisenbahnbeamten in Wien
Here lived and worked the composer Professor Carl Führich.
In memory of the venerable choir master by the Austria Railway Choral Club of Vienna.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 48° 11.695′ N, 16° 21.932′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. Marker is at the intersection of Schäffergasse and Waaggasse, on the left when traveling east on Schäffergasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schäffergasse 2, Wien 1040, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mayor Hanns von Thau (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Sibelius (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christoph Willibald Gluck (about 120 meters away); Albert Lortzing (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien / University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna
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More about this marker. The Wien Geschichte Wiki indicates that this marker was first dedicated in 1960, and re-dedicated in 1978 on the new building after the old one was torn down.
Also see . . . Carl Führich (Wien Geschichte Wiki).
Excerpt (in translation): Carl Führich was born in Moravia in 1865, the son of a district judge. In 1877 he came to Vienna, where from 1881 to 1886 he studied organ and music theory at the Conservatory with Anton Bruckner, composition with Franz Krenn and piano with Wilhelm Schenner and August Sturm. Führich first became a pianist, but then worked as an organist and music teacher. In 1898 he became choirmaster of the Maria Treu Church and deputy choirmaster of the Wiener Singakademie . From 1888 to 1903 he was a harmonium player in Nathaniel Rothschild's house orchestra . He composed mainly choral music, sacred works, but also operas and symphonies.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein
2. Professor Carl Führich (1865 - 1959) Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein
3. Professor Carl Führich (1865 - 1959) Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
