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Karl A. Langlotz (20 June 1834-25 November 1915) was a German-born faculty member at Princeton University who also composed the music for Old Nassau, the University's anthem.[1] He was born in Saxe-Meininger, Germany, the first son in a family with four daughters. In 1853, he immigrated to New York City from Hamburg, Germany as he could not obtain a visa from his hometown. He married Emma Rae on 10 January 1856, and they had four children, Karl, Clifton, Rae, and Emma.[1]
Involvement with Princeton University
editLanglotz was hired by the University as an instructor in the German department and eventually became a professor in both the German and music departments.[2] He taught German from 1857-1869, and he is recorded as saying that because of the University's policy that modern languages were optional, his classes diminished in size until "ten or so faithful ones remained."[3]
Musical Background
editAs to his musical background, in Weimar he had studied under Franz Liszt and one time he played violin in an orchestra Richard Wagner conducted.[1]
Composition of "Old Nassau"
editIn 1859, Princeton freshman Harlan Page Peck wrote the words for the alma mater. Originally sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne,"
References
edit- ^ a b c Druger, Anne. "Karl A. Langlotz, 1834-1915". Nassau Church. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- ^ "Karl A. Langlotz Buried". The New York Times. 27 November 1915. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- ^ Leitch, Alexander. "Germanic Languages and Literatures". A Princeton Companion. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
External links
edit- recording of "Old Nassau" available through the Princeton University Library Rare Books and Special Collections
- Free Culture Chorus recording of "Old Nassau"