Emanuel Schikaneder

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Emerging from a destitute Bavarian household, Schikaneder received a Jesuit education and vocal training in Regensburg’s cathedral before joining Andreas Schopf’s troupe in the early 1770s. His versatility as librettist, composer and lead singer quickly earned him a reputation, and a successful Singspiel debut in Innsbruck paved the way for collaborations with Mozart, Salieri, Haydn and Beethoven.… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources