Waldeck in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Geburt, frühe Kindheit und Familie
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Birth, Early Childhood and Family
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
1. Geburt, frühe Kindheit und Familie / Birth, Early Childhood and Family Marker
In diesem Haus wurde Hans Koessler am 1. Januar 1853 als erstes von insgesamt acht Kindern geboren. Die Familie bewohnte Zimmer im Erdgeschoss; darüber befand sich der Schulraum.
Vater Johann Baptist stammte aus Beratzhausen, die Mutter Anna aus Erbendorf. Zusätzlich zu seiner Tätigkeit als Lehrer übte Johann Baptist auch das Amt des Mesners, Chorregenten, Gemeindeschreibers und des Kirchenorganisten aus.
Da er den Vater begleiten und gelegentlich dessen Aufgaben übernehmen durfte, wurde der junge Hans schon früh an die Musik herangeführt. Durch die Beobachtung des väterlichen Orgelspiels erlernte er selbst die Spielweise, sodass ihm schließlich sogar der Waldecker Pfarrer attestierte, er beherrsche dies besser als sein Vater. Der Geigenunterricht unter Anleitung des Vaters verlief jedoch weniger erfolgreich.
Nach einer lediglich kurzen Einführung in das Instrument wollte dieser bereits zum gemeinsamen Spiel von Duetten übergehen. Obgleich der musikalischen Begabung seines Sohnesbewusst, warder Vaterdarüber so sehr enttäuscht, dass er ihn heftig züchtigte.
Die Mutter Anna
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Das Klavierspielen brachte er sich ebenfalls selbst bei. Ein Spinett vom Dachboden wurde nach langem Bitten vom Vater zum Tischler gebracht, und Hans übte fleißig daran und lernte schnell.
Auch entwarf er schon in jungen Jahren eine vollständige Messe. Über die mütterliche Linie war Hans Koessler mit dem in Brand geborenen Max Reger verwandt; zueinander waren sie Cousins zweiten Grades.
Obgleich sie sich nur selten trafen, waren sie miteinander freundschaftlich verbunden. Für Reger wurde Koesslers Unterstützung gegen Ende der 1890er Jahre besonders wichtig.
Bildunterschriften
Gruppenbild der Familie Koessler: Hinten stehen die Geschwister Maria Bogner, Hans Koessler, Sibylle Messerer, Therese Füßl, Georg Koessler und Eva Koessler. Vorne sitzen die Eltern Johann Baptist und Anna, geb. Zahn.
In this house, Hans Koessler was born on January 1, 1853, as the first of a total of eight children. The family lived in rooms on the ground floor; above them was the schoolroom.
Father Johann
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
2. The view of the marker along the building
As he was allowed to accompany his father and occasionally take over his duties, the young Hans was introduced to music at an early age. By observing his father’s organ playing, he learned to play himself, to the point where even the pastor from Waldeck attested that Hans played better than his father. However, violin lessons under his father’s guidance were less successful.
After a brief introduction to the instrument, his father wanted to move on to duets. Although he was aware of his son’s musical talent, he was so disappointed by this that he punished him harshly.
As a result, mother Anna forbade further violin lessons. However, Hans continued to enjoy playing and secretly continued his studies on the instrument, eventually being able to play the second violin part in dance pieces.
He also taught himself how to play the piano. A spinet from the attic was taken to a carpenter by his father after much pleading, and Hans practiced diligently on it and learned quickly.
He also composed a complete mass at a young age. Through his maternal lineage, Hans Koessler was related to Max Reger, who was born in Brand; they were second cousins.
Although they met only rarely, they maintained a friendly connection. Koessler's support became particularly important for Reger toward the end of the 1890s.
Captions
Group photo of the Koessler family: In the back row are siblings Maria Bogner, Hans Koessler, Sibylle Messerer, Therese Füßl, Georg Koessler, and Eva Koessler. In the front row are the parents, Johann Baptist and Anna, née Zahn.
Erected by Hans von Koessler-Weg and Markt Waldeck. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 49° 51.882′ N, 11° 57.093′ E. Marker is in Waldeck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Unterer Markt just south of Alte Str., on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the edge of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Unterer Markt 22, 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 (here, next to this marker); Hans v. Kößler (a few steps from this marker); Koesslers Werdegang und Karriere / Koessler's background and career (within shouting distance of 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. 0.7 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 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
