Franz Gläser

1798–1861 (age 63)

Biography

Franz Gläser was an Austrian-born composer and conductor who made significant contributions to Danish musical life during his career. He brought Continental flair to the Royal Theatre, composing operatic and stage works and conducting with a sense of dramatic purpose.

Gläser’s tenure in Copenhagen helped cultivate public appreciation for opera and theatre music, and his guidance of singers and orchestral forces strengthened the city’s cultural offerings in a formative period.

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