Heinrich Porges
Sudeten German choir director and music critic (1837–1900)
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Summary
Heinrich Porges was born on November 25, 1837[1], in Prague[2]. He died on November 17, 1900[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], music critic[6], composer[7], choir director[8], and musicographer[9].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 27, 1867[10]
- Date of death: November 18, 1900[11]
- Spouse: Wilhelmine Porges[12]
- Child: Elsa Bernstein[13], Gabriele Porges[14]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[15], Austrian Empire[16], Cisleithania[17], Kingdom of Bavaria[18]
- Occupation: critic[19]
- Field of work: music composing[20], conducting[21], choir[22], music criticism[23], composed musical work[24], music composition[25]
- Position held: piano teacher[26], music director[27], choir director[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Family name: Porges[30]
- Given name: Heinrich[31]
- Academic major: legal science[32], philosophy[33]
- Work location: Bayreuth[34]
- Instrument: piano[35]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[36], Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Name in native language: Heinrich Porges[39]
- Significant person: Richard Wagner[40], Hector Berlioz[41], Franz Liszt[42]
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Porges born?
Heinrich Porges's place of birth was Prague[2].
Where did Heinrich Porges die?
Heinrich Porges died in Munich[4].
Who was Heinrich Porges married to?
Heinrich Porges's spouses include Wilhelmine Porges[12].
What did Heinrich Porges do for work?
Heinrich Porges worked as a conductor[5], music critic[6], composer[7], choir director[8], and musicographer[9].