Franz Xaver Gebauer

F. X. Gebauer became music director in 1816 of the Augustinian Church, Vienna; shown is the wedding of Emperor Joseph II and Princess Isabella of Parma in 1760, by Martin van Meytens

Franz Xaver Gebauer (c.1784 – 13 December 1822),[1] born in Prussian Silesia, was an organist, composer of church music, and choirmaster and music director of the Augustinian Church, Vienna. Before his early death he organised the 'Concerts Spirituels' which promoted German music in Vienna at a time when Italian opera was particularly popular.

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