Waldeck in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Hans v. Kößler

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024

1. Hans v. Kößler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Komponist u. ordentlicher
Professor d. königlich
ungarischen Musikakademie
in Budapest

*1853 in Waldeck
+1926 in Ansbach

English Translation:
Composer and full professor at the Royal Hungarian Academy of Music in Budapest

*1853 in Waldeck
+1926 in Ansbach

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 49° 51.89′ N, 11° 57.107′ E. Marker is in Waldeck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Unterer Markt just south of Alte Str., on the left when traveling south. The fountain and marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Unterer Markt 27, Waldeck BY 95478, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

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: Hans von Kößler (a few steps from this marker); Geburt, frühe Kindheit und Familie / Birth, Early Childhood and Family (a few steps from this marker); Koesslers Werdegang und Karriere / Koessler's background and career (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Letzte Lebensphase und Tod in Ansbach / Last phase of life and death in Ansbach (within shouting distance of this marker); Vertiefung: Koesslers Musik Koessler-Archiv / In-Depth: Koessler's Music Koessler Archive (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Blick auf den Kalvarienberg / View of the Mount Calvery / Pohled na horu kalvárie (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Blick auf den neuen Markt / View of the new market / Pohled na novou obec (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Bergfried, Palas, Kernburg / Fortified tower, palace, main castle / Bašta, palác, hlavní hrad (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waldeck.

Also see . . . Hans von Koessler. Wikipedia

Koessler, a cousin of Max Reger, was born in Waldeck, Fichtelgebirge (now part of Kemnath, Upper Palatinate). He was taught the organ from 1874 to 1877 by Josef Rheinberger and attended the choir lessons of Franz Wüllner in Munich. Immediately after that, he moved to Dresden, where he was appointed director and teacher for music theory and choral music at the Dresden School of Music. From 1878, he was also conductor
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024

2. Hans v. Kößler Marker
of the Dresdner Liedertafel orchestra. From 1882 to 1908, he initially taught organ and choir at the National Music Academy of Budapest in Hungary. Later, he also became professor for composition and was also given a peerage.

(Submitted on November 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Hans v. Kößler Fountain and Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024

3. The view of the Hans v. Kößler Fountain and Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.