Johann Baptist Gänsbacher
1778–1844 (age 66)
Biography
Johann Baptist Gänsbacher gained esteem as a composer of sacred and secular music, crafting masses and choral works suffused with sincerity, and serving as a mentor to younger musicians in Vienna.
His calm character and devotion to musical traditions earned him the respect of fellow artists, and after his death he was laid to rest at the Vienna Central Cemetery, where admirers continue to honor his contributions.