Andreas Romberg

• Born: April 27, 1767
• Died: November 10, 1821
• Genres: Classical

Biography

Andreas Romberg was taught the violin by his father Gerhard. He and his cousin Bernhard would accompany their fathers on tours and they themselves toured Europe between the years 1784 and 1796 achieving well deserved renown. When they played at the Concert Spirituel in Paris, 1784 and 1785, their performances were received with applause. Both Andreas and Bernhard were members of the electoral orchestra in Bonn from 1790 until 1793 with the young Beethoven. In 1796 they met Haydn (establishing with him a good rapport) and performed in concert with Beethoven. Andreas made his permanent home in Hamburg by 1801 and in 1809 published his "Lied von der Glocke" based upon the works of Schiller. Romberg received an honorary doctorate and became the Hofkapellmeister in Gotha. The "Lied" was highly successful even reaching New York. Five of his eight operas were produced and Andreas also composed ten symphonies, including a "Toy Symphony," twenty violin concertos, and nineteen string quartets. ~ Keith Johnson, All Music Guide

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