Valentin Eduard Becker

Valentin Eduard Becker (20 November 1814 Würzburg - 25 January 1890 Würzburg) was a German composer.

Valentin Eduard Becker.

Biography

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Becker became known as a composer in Würzburg for popular male choruses (Das Kirchlein and others). He also wrote several masses and two operas, entitled Die Bergknappen and Der Deserteur.

References

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  • Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). "Becker, Valentin Eduard" . New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.