Bernhard Schott facts for kids
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Bernhard Schott
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Bernhard Schott, c. 1780
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| Born | 9 August 1748 Eltville am Rhein
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| Died | 26 April 1809 (aged 60) Heidesheim am Rhein
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| Alma mater | University of Mainz |
| Occupation | Music publisher |
| Years active | 1770-1809 |
| Spouse(s) | Antonetta (Antoinette) née Hübsch (Mainz, 1753–1827; m. 1780) |
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| Parent(s) | Nicolaus and Maria Elisabeth |
| Relatives | Franz Philipp (1763-1840, brother, Notenstecher and violinist) |
Bernhard Peter Schott (born August 9, 1748 – died April 26, 1809) was a talented German clarinetist. He was also a very important music publisher. He started the company that later became Schott Music. This is a huge music publishing company in Germany that is still around today!
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Who Was Bernhard Schott?
Bernhard Schott was born in 1748. He was the oldest child of Nicolaus Schott. His father was a baker and innkeeper. But he also had a special side job. He was a Notenstecher. This means he engraved copper plates to print sheet music.
Early Life and Training
From 1762 to 1764, Bernhard learned about engraving and printing. He did this in a city called Strasbourg. After that, he traveled to places like the Netherlands, France, and England. He then went to the University of Mainz. There, he studied philosophy. In 1769, he earned a special degree called Magister artium. This is like getting a master's degree today.
Around the same time, he also learned to play the clarinet. He might have learned from Peter Krauß. Peter was a court clarinetist in Mainz. From 1771 to 1773, Bernhard played in a military band in Strasbourg. He even studied more in Paris with Joseph Beer. Joseph was one of the first amazing clarinet players.
Starting a Music Business
In 1770, Bernhard started his own business in Mainz. He printed and sold sheet music. On June 14, 1780, he got a special job. He was named the court music printer for Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden. This meant he had special rights to print music for the ruler.
In 1785, the city of Mainz gave him special rights as a citizen. He also released his first list of music for sale. He published many important works. These included early versions of Mozart's famous operas. He printed Die Entführung aus dem Serail (1785) and Don Giovanni (1791). These were arranged for piano. He also published music by other composers like Johann Franz Xaver Sterkel and Antonio Rosetti. He even printed popular music for playing at home, called salon music.
Music and Changing Times
During Bernhard's life, Europe saw many big changes. There were wars and political upsets, like the Napoleonic Wars. The government in Mainz changed many times. But Bernhard was smart. He adapted his business. Besides music, he also sold things like stationery, paper, and even wine. This helped his business stay strong during tough times.
His Legacy
Bernhard Schott passed away in 1809. After his death, his sons took over the music business. They called it B. Schotts Söhne. They made the company grow across Europe. Later, the company was no longer owned by the family. But it eventually became the modern company we know today as Schott Music. It is still one of the biggest music publishers in the world.
See also
- Schott frères, a Belgian music publishing house that started in 1823. It was a branch of B. Schotts Söhne.
