Composer
Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg
Austrian music educator, composer and organist
1736–1809
13 works in the index
- Born
- 1736
- Died
- 1809
- Birthplace
- Klosterneuburg
- Place of death
- Vienna
- Citizenship / historical state
- Austrian Empire
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Classical
Biography
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger (3 February 1736 – 7 March 1809) was an Austrian composer, organist, and music theorist, widely regarded as one of the leading figures in counterpoint and composition theory during the Classical period. He was a prolific composer of church music, orchestral works, and keyboard pieces, though he is best remembered for his influence as a teacher.
Albrechtsberger was a mentor to several important composers, most notably Ludwig van Beethoven, whom he instructed in counterpoint and fugue. His theoretical writings and pedagogical methods had a lasting impact on 19th-century composition, and his treatises on harmony and counterpoint remain highly regarded. He was also a friend of Haydn and Mozart.
In addition to his teaching contributions, Albrechtsberger held several prestigious positions, including Kapellmeister of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. He was a composer though his works are little performed today.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; musicologist; musician; pedagogue; music theorist; music educator; organist; chapelmaster; music teacher
- Education
- Stiftsgymnasium Melk
- Instruments played
- organ
- Languages used
- German
- VIAF ID
- 44565176
- ISNI
- 0000000108936696
- GND ID
- 118501704
- Library of Congress ID
- n79150267
- MusicBrainz ID
- 879fccb4-44e2-4865-9eed-1f4163557c33
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Viola, violin
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 13
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartet #1 Op. 20 | — | Op. 20 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Sonata #1, Op. 2 | — | Op. 2 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Sonata #2, Op. 2 | — | Op. 2 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Sonata #3, Op. 2 | — | Op. 2 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Sonata #4, Op. 2 | — | Op. 2 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Sonata #5, Op. 2 | — | Op. 2 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Sonata #6, Op. 2 | — | Op. 2 | — | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Quartet #1 in D Major | — | — | D major | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Quartet #2 Op. 20 in B Flat Major | — | Op. 20 | B-Flat major | Viola, violin | — | 1 |
| Quartet #2 in A Major | — | — | A major | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Quartet #3 Op. 20 in E Flat Major | — | Op. 20 | E-Flat major | violin, Viola | — | 1 |
| Quartet #3 in F Major | — | — | F major | Viola, violin | — | 1 |
| Quartet #4 Op. 20 in F Major | — | Op. 20 | F major | violin, Viola | — | 2 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 44565176. Portrait: Leopold Kupelwieser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.