Composer. He studied economy at the University of Leipzig. During this time he met the Cantor of St. Thomas, Karl Straube. In 1930 he started his work as a choirmaster and organist at the St. Trinitatis church in Leipzig, where he worked for fourty years. In 1935 Karl Straube called him to the conservatory to teach organ playing and conducting. He was drafted in 1940 and saw the end of the war as an american prisoner of war. His compositions include pieces for children, Cantatas and mostly catholic compositions.
Composer. He studied economy at the University of Leipzig. During this time he met the Cantor of St. Thomas, Karl Straube. In 1930 he started his work as a choirmaster and organist at the St. Trinitatis church in Leipzig, where he worked for fourty years. In 1935 Karl Straube called him to the conservatory to teach organ playing and conducting. He was drafted in 1940 and saw the end of the war as an american prisoner of war. His compositions include pieces for children, Cantatas and mostly catholic compositions.
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