Carlos Anckermann Riera (10 March 1829 – 17 February 1909) was a Cuban musician, composer and teacher. Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, he moved to Havana at the age of 18, where he played clarinet in a military band and violin at the Tacón Theatre.[1] He taught at the Hubert de Blanck Conservatory and recorded with pianist Federico Edelmann (1795–1848).[1] He composed numerous religious pieces, such as the Gran Misa, as well as chamber music, zarzuelas, contradanzas and fantasías.[2]
Carlos Anckermann | |
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| Birth name | Carlos Anckermann Riera |
| Born | 10 March 1829 Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Died | 17 February 1909 (aged 79) Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Contradanza, classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, clarinet |
His sons also became notable composers and musicians: Jorge Anckermann (1877–1941) and Fernando Anckermann (1890–1933).
References
edit- ^ a b Orovio, Helio (2004). Cuban Music from A to Z. Bath, UK: Tumi. p. 14. ISBN 0822332124.
- ^ Sáenz Coopat, Carmen María (1999). "Anckermann, Carlos". In Casares, Emilio (ed.). Diccionario de la Música Española e Hispanoamericana, Tomo I. Madrid, Spain: SGAE. p. 430.