Norbert Burgmüller

August Joseph Norbert Burgmüller (8 February 1810 – 7 May 1836) was a German composer, renowned for his contributions during the nascent stages of the Romantic Era.

His oeuvre, albeit cut tragically short due to his untimely drowning at the age of 26, continues to resonate in the annals of classical music.

His mother, Therese von Zandt, was a singer and piano teacher.

He became engaged to Sophia Roland, but in 1830 the relationship ended, to Norbert's distress.

After Mendelssohn left for Leipzig in 1835, Burgmüller made plans to leave for Paris, where his brother Friedrich had gone.