Wenzel Muller

Full biography Wenzel Muller

Wenzel Müller was an Austrian composer and conductor who lived from 26 September 1767 to 3 August 1835. He is regarded as one of the most important composers of his time, alongside greats such as Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini. He studied under Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf and performed as a theatre musician in Vienna , where he eventually became the conductor of the Court Opera.

Müller wrote over a hundred operas, including popular scores such as Tankredi and The Two Misers. He was also known for his songs, which were popular in Austria and Germany. One of his most famous songs is Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu, on which Beethoven based his Variations in G major , Op. 121a.

Müller was an influential figure in his time, and his works were performed in the major opera houses of Europe. He also worked as a music teacher, and his pupils included the composer Franz Schubert. Despite his achievements, however, Müller's works have largely fallen into obscurity in modern times. Nonetheless, he remains an important figure in the history of classical music, and his contributions to the genre are still appreciated by music scholars and enthusiasts.