Moritz Fürstenau
Moritz Fürstenau | |
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Moritz Fürstenau as photographed by Robert Eich before 1889. | |
| Born | Moritz Ignaz Ludwig Carl Franz August Fürstenau 26 July 1824 Dresden |
| Died | 27 March 1889 (aged 64) Dresden |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Style | Romantic music |
| Spouse | Johanna Friederike Wilhelmine née Poser |
| Relatives | Camilla (1822–1822); Oskar (1826–1863); Antonia Caroline (1828–1884); Louisa Auguste (1828–1828); Julius Franz Christian (1833–1833); Maria Marianna Adolphina (1834–1845) |
Moritz Ludwig Carl Ignaz Franz August Fürstenau (born 26 July 1824 and died on 27 March 1889, also in Dresden) was a German flautist and music historian. He left only a few works that gained little significance, but was extremely helpful as a theater historian.
With his former conductor Richard Wagner, he remained on friendly terms, standing by him even after his departure from Dresden. As an early admirer of him, he was in the 1870s with the founding of the Dresden Wagner Society and as early as 1854, he was already involved in the establishment of the Musicians Association, remaining chairman until his death. He also served as a delegate of the General German Musician Association. For his services he was granted the title of professor of music from the king.