Karl Michael Ziehrer facts for kids
Karl Michael Ziehrer (born May 2, 1843, died November 14, 1922) was a famous Austrian composer. He wrote many pieces of "light music." This kind of music is usually happy and easy to listen to. He was especially known for his lively waltzes and polkas.
About Karl Michael Ziehrer
Karl Michael Ziehrer was born in a beautiful city called Vienna, in Austria. When he was young, he learned music from Simon Sechter. Simon Sechter was a well-known hat-maker in Vienna, but he was also a talented music teacher.
Ziehrer continued to study music at the Vienna Conservatory. This is a special school for people who want to become musicians. In 1863, he started his career as a conductor. A conductor is the person who leads an orchestra or band. He also became a bandmaster, which means he led a military band.
Ziehrer was a very popular composer in Vienna. He was sometimes seen as a friendly rival to Johann Strauss II. Strauss was another famous composer who also wrote light music in Vienna.
Famous Music
Karl Michael Ziehrer wrote many popular songs. Some of his most famous pieces of music include:
- The Weaner Mad'ln waltz
- The Wiener Bürger waltz
- The Schönfeld March
These pieces are still enjoyed by many people today.
Ziehrer passed away in 1922.
Images for kids
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A plaque remembering Ziehrer. It shows the first few notes of his famous song, Wiener Bürger.
See also
In Spanish: Carl Michael Ziehrer para niños
