Anton Foerster
Czech composer, choirmaster and organist (1837–1926)
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Summary
Anton Foerster was born on December 20, 1837[1], in Osenice[2]. He died on June 17, 1926[3], in Novo Mesto[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], organist[7], music educator[8], and music director[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 17, 1926[11]
- Father: Josef Förster[12]
- Child: Antonin Foerster[13], Vladimir Foerster[14]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[15], Cisleithania[16]
- Occupation: music teacher[17]
- Student: Ana Roner Lavrič[18], Josipina Eleonora Hudovernik[19]
- Notable work: The Nightingale of Gorenjska[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: opera[22], classical music[23]
- Commons category: Anton Foerster[24]
- Family name: Foerster[25]
- Given name: Anton[26]
- Instrument: organ[27]
- Described by source: regional database of the Research Library in Hradec Králové[28], Czechoslovak Music Dictionary of Persons and Institutions[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Slovene[30]
- Commons Creator page: Anton Foerster[31]
- Sibling: Josef Foerster[32], Karel Förster[33]
- P14536: 417211[34]
FAQs
Where was Anton Foerster born?
Anton Foerster's place of birth was Osenice[2].
Where did Anton Foerster die?
Anton Foerster passed away in Novo Mesto[4].
Who were Anton Foerster's parents?
Anton Foerster's father was Josef Förster[12].
What did Anton Foerster do for work?
Anton Foerster worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], organist[7], music educator[8], and music director[9].