Carl Reinecke

German composer, conductor and pianist (1824–1910)
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Carl Reinecke
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Carl Reinecke was born on June 23, 1824, in Altona[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on March 10, 1910, in Leipzig[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia. He worked as a composer, pianist, conductor, music educator, and university teacher[8].

He received his education at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig, which later became his employer. He held the position of chapelmaster beginning in 1854. His achievements were recognized with an honorary doctor of the Leipzig University and Q590782.

He was a member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin and the Wuppertal poets' circle.

Carl Reinecke

Summary

Carl Reinecke is a human[1]. Born in Altona[2], he… he was born on June 23, 1824[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on March 10, 1910[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Carl Reinecke's place of birth was Altona[2].
  • Carl Reinecke passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Carl Reinecke was born on June 23, 1824[3].
  • Carl Reinecke died on March 10, 1910[5].
  • Carl Reinecke's father was Rudolf Reinecke[12].
  • Carl Reinecke held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Carl Reinecke worked as a composer[6].
  • Carl Reinecke worked as a pianist[7].
  • Carl Reinecke worked as a conductor[8].
  • Carl Reinecke worked as a music educator[9].
  • Carl Reinecke's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Carl Reinecke held the position of chapelmaster[14].
  • Among Carl Reinecke's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
  • Carl Reinecke was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].
  • A notable student of Carl Reinecke was Amanda Röntgen-Maier[17].
  • A notable student of Carl Reinecke was Richard Zeckwer[18].
  • A notable student of Carl Reinecke was Sara Wennerberg-Reuter[19].
  • A notable student of Carl Reinecke was Julie Rivé-King[20].
  • A notable student of Carl Reinecke was Ernesto Elorduy[21].
  • A notable student of Carl Reinecke was Luigi Torchi[22].
  • Carl Reinecke received the honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[23].
  • Carl Reinecke received the Q590782[24].
  • Carl Reinecke was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[25].
  • Carl Reinecke was a member of Wuppertal poets' circle[26].
  • Carl Reinecke is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Reinecke's place of birth was Altona[2]. He was born on June 23, 1824[3]. His father was Rudolf Reinecke[12].

Education

Carl Reinecke was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16]. Studied under Felix Mendelssohn[28], a composer[29], 1809–1847[30], of Kingdom of Saxony[31], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32]; Franz Liszt[33], a classical composer[34], 1811–1886[35], of Kingdom of Hungary[36], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[37], specialised in music[38]; Robert Schumann[39], a composer[40], 1810–1856[41], of Kingdom of Saxony[42], specialised in classical music[43]; and Rudolf Reinecke[44], a music educator[45], 1795–1883[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. Carl Reinecke was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15]. He held the position of chapelmaster[14]. Notable students include Amanda Röntgen-Maier[17], a violinist[47], 1853–1894[48], of Sweden[49]; Richard Zeckwer[18], a composer[50], 1850–1922[51], of Germany[52]; Sara Wennerberg-Reuter[19], a composer[53], 1875–1959[54], of Sweden[55]; Julie Rivé-King[20], a composer[56], 1854–1937[57], of United States[58]; Ernesto Elorduy[21], a composer[59], 1855–1913[60], of Mexico[61]; and Luigi Torchi[22], a musicologist[62], 1858–1920[63], of Kingdom of Italy[64], specialised in music[65].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[23], an award[66], in Germany[67] and Q590782[24], an award[68], in Saxe-Altenburg[69], founded in 1874[70].

Death and Burial

Carl Reinecke died on March 10, 1910[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Reinecke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was Carl Reinecke born?

Carl Reinecke's place of birth was Altona[2].

Where did Carl Reinecke die?

Carl Reinecke died in Leipzig[4].

Who were Carl Reinecke's parents?

Carl Reinecke's father was Rudolf Reinecke[12].

What did Carl Reinecke do for work?

Carl Reinecke worked as composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Carl Reinecke go to school?

Carl Reinecke was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].

What awards did Carl Reinecke receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[23] and Q590782[24].

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  1. 9d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Amanda Röntgen-Maier, Richard Zeckwer, Sara Wennerberg-Reuter +3
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    Official website http://www.carl-reinecke.de/
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