August Ferdinand Anacker
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August Ferdinand Anacker (October 17, 1790, Freiberg, Saxony – August 21, 1854, Freiberg) was a German composer.
Anacker, the son of a poor shoemaker, attended the Gymnasium in Freiberg before going to Leipzig in 1813 to study music with Johann Gottfried Schicht and Friedrich Schneider. In 1822, he became a cantor and conductor in his hometown, where he distinguished himself as a teacher and composer, establishing and managing a number of musical institutions in a career spanning several decades.
Of his many compositions for voice and instrumental accompaniment, the cantata Der Bergmannsgruß enjoyed the greatest popularity. He also wrote a notable piece for 13 Russian horns.
[edit] External links
- Free scores by August Ferdinand Anacker in the Werner Icking Music Archive (WIMA)
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