Back سيمون ماير ARZ Johann Simon Mayr Catalan Johann Simon Mayr Czech Johann Simon Mayr Danish Johann Simon Mayr German Simon Mayr Spanish یوهان سیمون مایر Persian Simon Mayr Finnish Simon Mayr French יוהאן סימון מאייר HE

Simon Mayr

For the 17th-century astronomer named Simon Mayr in German, see Simon Marius.
Johann Simon Mayr
Johann Simon Mayr
Born
Johann(es) Simon Mayr

June 14, 1763
Mendorf, Bavaria, Germany
DiedDecember 2, 1845(1845-12-02) (aged 82)
Bergamo, Italy
NationalityGerman
OccupationComposer

Johann(es) Simon Mayr (also spelled Majer, Mayer, Maier), also known in Italian as Giovanni Simone Mayr or Simone Mayr (14 June 1763 – 2 December 1845), was a German composer. His music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era. In 1805 he founded the Bergamo Conservatory. He was an early inspiration to Rossini and taught and advocated for Donizetti.

Developed by StudentB