Life
Early years
Necke was brought up in Wiehe, and his initial education was "conducted under the guidance of several able teachers in Germany." His desire to become a composer stemmed from a young age.Musical career
Necke's compositions were quick to attract multiple publishers. His first known published works, appearing in 1873, were a galop and ''rheinländer'' for brass band. Necke led several singing societies, most notably the Dürener Männergesangverein üren Men's Singing Societyfrom 1877 to 1895. The Dürener Männergesangverein was founded on September 6, 1877 by members of a similar group when the disagreeable personality of a newly elected conductor caused many to resign. According to Hildegard von Radzibor (1969, p. 76), the association's sole purpose as laid out by Necke was to revive and improve men's singing in a convivial manner through weekly meetings and practical exercise; to accomplish this, the Männergesangverein put on numerous private and public performances. Around the same time as the Dürener Männergesangverein's founding, Necke also took over management of the Düren fire brigade choir (soon to become the town's municipal chapel choir). His tenure here lasted until retirement in 1910 and was very well-received, being described as vital towards establishing the choir as a semi-renowned group. The Stadttheater Düren opened in 1907 under his watch. Starting in 1884, Necke began to organize larger "Liedertafel" concerts that invited figures such as composer-pianist Franz Litterscheid. These concerts also saw Necke perform as a pianist and violinist, his repertoire on the latter includingMusic
Reception
Necke's compositions were said to have been immediately popular and continued to have a large following in both Germany and theReferences
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