Franz Xaver Süssmayr
Austrian composer and conductor, best known for completing Mozart's Requiem.
Chronology: 1766 – 1803-09-17
Origins & Early Life
Franz Xaver Süssmayr or Süßmayr (Austrian German: [frants ˈksaːvɐ ˈsyːsmaɪɐ]; 1766 – September 17, 1803), also anglicized as Suessmayr, was an Austrian composer and conductor. Popular in his day, he is now known primarily as the composer who completed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's unfinished Requiem.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
Franz Xaver Süssmayr or Süßmayr (Austrian German: [frants ˈksaːvɐ ˈsyːsmaɪɐ]; 1766 – September 17, 1803), also anglicized as Suessmayr, was an Austrian composer and conductor. Popular in his day, he is now known primarily as the composer who completed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's unfinished Requiem.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia