Johannes Gelbke
Johannes Woldemar Gelbke (19 July 1846 – 1 March 1903) was a German composer, choir lieder, conductor and singer He became known especially in Germany for his song ''Horch! Die alten Eichen rauschen...'' ("Heimkehr"). He also worked as a composer, conductor, choirmaster and singer in the US, where he lived and worked from 1882. Life Gelbke was born in Radeberg. Father Ernst Ludwig Gelbke (1812 Radeberg - unknown) was "veterinarian and company blacksmith in the local Königl. Sächs. Brigade Reiter Artillerie" in the Radeberg garrison. On the recommendation of his teachers, Johannes was admitted to the after attending the Radeberg primary school. (Kreuzschule) as boarding school pupil and because of his excellent soprano voice he was accepted into the alumnae choir (Dresdner Kreuzchor). The cantor of the Kreuzchor at the time and composer quickly recognised the boy's musical abilities, introduced him to the ecclesiastical Tonkunst and gave him lessons in music theory. Alre ...
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