Hesse, Adolph (Friedrich)
Hesse, Adolph (Friedrich)
Hesse, Adolph (Friedrich), German organist, conductor, and composer; b. Breslau, Aug. 30, 1808; d. there, Aug. 5, 1863. His father was an organ builder, and Hesse received his first instruction from him; he further profited by the advice of Hummel and Spohr. He was church organist at Breslau and also active as a conductor. He wrote 6 syms., 5 overtures, the oratorio Tobias, and much organ music.
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