# Carl Reinecke > German composer, conductor and pianist (1824–1910) **Wikidata**: [Q159569](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q159569) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Reinecke) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/carl-reinecke ## Summary 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. ## Summary Carl Reinecke was a German composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, and university teacher who lived from 1824 to 1910. A citizen of the Kingdom of Prussia, he is recognized for his work in the genres of opera and symphony and for his long tenure as an educator at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. He was a distinguished member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin and received an honorary doctorate from the Leipzig University. ## Biography - **Born:** June 23, 1824 - **Nationality:** Kingdom of Prussia - **Education:** University of Music and Theatre Leipzig - **Known for:** Work as a composer, conductor, pianist, and music educator in the genres of opera and symphony - **Employer(s):** University of Music and Theatre Leipzig - **Field(s):** Music (composition, performance, education) ## Contributions Carl Reinecke contributed to the musical arts through his work as a composer in the genres of opera and symphony. As a performer, he served as a conductor, directing musical groups during performances, and worked as a pianist. In the field of education, he contributed to the academic training of musicians as a university teacher and music educator at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. He also supported the institutional advancement of the arts as a member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin. ## FAQs **What were Carl Reinecke's primary occupations?** Carl Reinecke worked professionally as a composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, and university teacher throughout his career. **Where did Carl Reinecke receive his education?** He was educated at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. **What awards did Carl Reinecke receive?** He was recognized as an honorary doctor of the Leipzig University. **With which institutions was Carl Reinecke affiliated?** He was affiliated with the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig as an employer and was a member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin. **What are the full names and aliases associated with Carl Reinecke?** Aside from Carl Reinecke, he was known by the full name Carl Heinrich Carsten Reinecke and the alias Heinrich Carsten. ## Why They Matter Carl Reinecke matters for his comprehensive influence on 19th-century music through the integration of performance, composition, and education. His roles as a conductor and pianist, combined with his output in opera and symphony, positioned him as a central figure in the musical life of the Kingdom of Prussia. His academic work at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig helped shape the pedagogical landscape for future musicians, while his membership in the Academy of Arts, Berlin, underscores his significance in the broader cultural and institutional context of German art. ## Notable For - Composing music in the genres of opera and symphony. - Serving as a conductor and pianist. - Working as a music educator and university teacher at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. - Membership in the Academy of Arts, Berlin. - Receiving an honorary doctorate from the Leipzig University. - Holding citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia. - Being active in the music industry from 1824 to 1910. ## Body ### Identity and Background Carl Reinecke was a human born on June 23, 1824, and he died on March 10, 1910. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia, a former European state that existed during his lifetime. Throughout his life, he was also known by his full name, Carl Heinrich Carsten Reinecke, and the alias Heinrich Carsten. ### Career and Occupations Reinecke's career was multifaceted, spanning performance, composition, and education. He was a composer who authored music in the forms of opera and symphony. As a performer, he was a pianist and a conductor, the latter involving the direction of musical groups during performances. His professional life was further defined by his roles in academia, where he served as both a music educator and a university teacher. ### Affiliations and Education Reinecke's educational and professional career was closely tied to the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig, a public university in Germany. He was educated at this institution and subsequently employed there. Additionally, he was a member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin, a national German academic institution created for the advancement of the arts. ### Recognition For his contributions to music and education, Reinecke received specific honors, including the title of honorary doctor of the Leipzig University. His legacy and works are documented on his official website and maintained in various academic and library archives worldwide. ## References 1. Archivio Storico Ricordi 2. Integrated Authority File 3. BnF authorities 4. International Standard Name Identifier 5. MusicBrainz 6. CiNii Research 7. [Source](https://kalliope-verbund.info/DE-611-BF-26929) 8. [Source](https://kalliope-verbund.info/DE-611-BF-10160) 9. Encyclopædia Britannica Online 10. SNAC 11. International Music Score Library Project 12. Brockhaus Enzyklopädie 13. Musicalics 14. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 15. Czech National Authority Database 16. [Source](https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000047786#S47786) 17. Virtual International Authority File 18. CONOR.SI