Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Albert Lortzing

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

1. Albert Lortzing Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Hause wohnte während der Jahren 1846 bis 1848 der Tondichter Albert Lortzing

(English translation:)

In this house from 1846 to 1848 lived the composer Albert Lortzing.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 48° 11.571′ N, 16° 22.002′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. It is on Fleischmanngasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fleischmanngasse 1, Wien 1040, Austria. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir Josef Edgar Böhm (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jean Sibelius (about 180 meters away); Mayor Hanns von Thau (about 240 meters away); Professor Carl Führich (1865 - 1959) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Rudolf Kassner (approx. 0.2

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kilometers away); Josef Frank (1885–1967) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Christoph Willibald Gluck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien / University of Veterinary Medicine of Vienna (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . .
1. Albert Lortzing (Wikipedia).

Overview: Gustav Albert Lortzing (23 October 1801 – 21 January 1851) was a German composer, librettist, actor and singer. He is considered to be the main representative of the German Spieloper, a form similar to the French opéra comique, which grew out of the Singspiel.

On his time in Vienna: Between 1846 and 1848, Lortzing worked as Kapellmeister at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. At the behest of the Freedom Movement, he wrote text and music in 1848 for his political opera Regina, named after his wife. This work concerned both labour struggles and fear of suicide… In 1848 he lost his appointment and had to return to work as a touring actor to support his large family…

(Submitted on January 23, 2023.)

2. Albert Lortzing - Der Waffenschmied - Ouverture (YouTube, 8 min.).

Albert Lortzing Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

2. Albert Lortzing Marker - wide view

Work: Der Waffenschmied, comic opera in three acts, first performance 30 May 1846, Theater an der Wien, Vienna.
Libretto: Albert Lortzing after Friedrich Wilhelm Ziegler, Liebhaber und Nebenbuhler in einer Person.
Ouverture
Orchestra: Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Adolf Fritz Guhl (Submitted on January 23, 2023.)

Albert Lortzing memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

3. Albert Lortzing memorial

Just to the left of the marker is a memorial to Lortzing which reads: 1801 Albert Lortzing 1851
zum Waffenschmied
(to the armourer)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.