Johann Mayrhofer

Schwind: Johann Mayrhofer
Birthplace Steyr, Pfarrgasse
Memorial plaque, Steyr
Schwind: Spaun's Schubertiade 1828, Vogl and Schubert, Mayrhofer (right)
Johann Mayrhofer's handwriting 1820 (review of Schubert's Die Zauberharfe)

Johann Baptist Mayrhofer (22 October[1] 1787 – 5 February 1836) was an Austrian poet and librettist. He is best known for his close friendship with the composer Franz Schubert.

  1. ^ Michael Lorenz: "Johann Mayrhofer's Real Date of Birth", michaelorenz.blogspot.com