Carl Michael Ziehrer was an eminent Austrian composer and bandleader who became a prominent figure in the world of Viennese light music, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on May 2, 1843, in Vienna, Ziehrer learned the craft of music composition under the tutelage of Simon Sechter, an influential teacher who also instructed the renowned Franz Schubert.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ziehrer composed over 600 opuses, including marches, waltzes, polkas, and operettas, which brought him considerable fame and success. Following the footsteps of the Strauss family, particularly Johann Strauss II, Ziehrer captivated the Viennese audiences with his melodious and lively compositions. His works are celebrated for their lyrical charm and rhythmic vitality, with some of his most famous pieces like "Wiener Bürger" and "Hereinspaziert!" from the operetta "Der Schätzmeister" remaining staples in the repertoire of traditional Viennese orchestras.

As the leader of his own orchestra, Ziehrer toured extensively and often performed at the prestigious Vienna Musikverein, further solidifying his status among the musical elite of his time. Additionally, he was appointed as the "kk Hofballmusikdirektor," a prestigious position that had him oversee music for court balls, a role that further emerged after the fall of the Strauss Orchestra. By the time of his death on November 14, 1922, Carl Michael Ziehrer had firmly established himself as one of the key figures in the legacy of Viennese waltz and operetta, contributing significantly to the cultural tapestry of Austria’s musical heritage.

Genres

Operetta

Latest Release

Husarenstreiche - Carl Michael Ziehrer, Vol. 28

Carl Michael Ziehrer

Album - 17 Tracks - Released February 24, 2023