Conrad Ansorge facts for kids
Conrad Eduard Reinhold Ansorge (born October 15, 1862 – died February 13, 1930) was a talented German musician. He was a famous pianist, a dedicated teacher, and a composer who wrote his own music.
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Early Life and Training
Conrad was born in a place called Buchwald, which was in Silesia (part of Germany back then). He started his music studies at the Leipzig Conservatory from 1880 to 1882. This was a well-known music school. Later, in 1885 and 1886, he had the amazing chance to study with one of the greatest composers and pianists of all time, Franz Liszt, in Weimar.
A Traveling Musician
After his studies, Conrad Ansorge became a touring musician. He traveled all over Europe and even went to the United States to perform. He was especially famous for how he played the music of Beethoven, another very famous composer. People loved his interpretations of Beethoven's pieces.
In 1890, one of his own compositions, a symphony called "Orpheus," was performed in New York City. This was a big deal for him as a composer.
Teaching Career
Conrad Ansorge was not just a performer; he was also a dedicated teacher. In 1893, he became a professor of piano at Weimar. From 1898 to 1903, he taught at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory in Berlin.
Later, in 1920, he became the head of the piano master class at the German Academy (Deutschen Akademie für Musik und Darstellende Kunst) in Prague. Many students learned from him, including famous musicians like Selim Palmgren, Eduard Erdmann, James Simon, Alice Herz-Sommer, and Wilhelm Furtwängler.
Recordings and Compositions
Conrad Ansorge made some recordings in 1905 using a special system called Welte-Mignon. He recorded music by Liszt, Schumann, and other composers.
Besides playing and teaching, he also wrote many pieces of music. These included a Requiem (a type of musical prayer), two symphonies, a piano concerto, three piano sonatas, and two string quartets. He also wrote many songs and other works. While his music is not often played today, he was a very active composer during his time.
Family Life
Conrad Ansorge married a pianist named Margarete Wegelin. Their son, Joachim (born 1893 – died 1947), also became a pianist and a teacher, following in his father's footsteps. Conrad Ansorge passed away in Berlin in 1930.
See also
In Spanish: Conrad Ansorge para niños
