Richard Zeckwer (April 30, 1850 – December 31, 1922) was a composer and music teacher.

Biography

He was born in Stendal and studied at the Felix Mendelssohn College of Music and Theatre, where he studied piano under Ignaz Moscheles before moving to Philadelphia, where he died. His compositions include ''The Bride of Messina'' overture and ''The Festival Overture.'' From 1876 to 1917 he was the director of the

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in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Zeckwer's son, Camille, was also a composer and music educator in Philadelphia.

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* * 1850 births 1922 deaths American male composers American composers Musicians from Philadelphia Emigrants from the German Empire to the United States People from Stendal {{US-composer-19thC-stub