Georg Schumann (composer)

Georg Alfred Schumann (German: [ˈɡeː.ɔʁk ˈʃuː.man] ⓘ; 25 October 1866 – 23 May 1952) was a German composer and director of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin.

He first studied the violin and organ with his father and grandfather, and was taught by Friedrich Baumfelder, a well-known German composer, pianist, and conductor of his day.

In 1900 he became professor and director at the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin.

In 1907 he became a member of the Prussian Academy of Arts, in 1918 vice-president and finally in 1934 President.

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