Herman Friedrich Voltmar
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Herman Friedrich Voltmar (1707 – May 6, 1782) was a German-born Danish
composer.
The eldest son of the oboist Johan Voltmar, the family moved to Denmark around 1711. His 3 brothers Johan Foltmar, Christian Ulrik Foltmar and Christoffer Foltmar were also well known.
At a young age was employed by the Crown prince and later Christian VI In 1738 as a musician in the Royal Chapel. In addition to his permanent salary he received some extra pay, which suggests that he also has served as soloist in more private contexts at court. In addition to his work as a musician, he composed and wrote poetry. At the weeding of the Crown Prince (later King Frederik V
) Voltmar wrote a large epic in German.
In 1770, at 63-years-old he was dismissed from the Royal Chapel.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
composer.
The eldest son of the oboist Johan Voltmar, the family moved to Denmark around 1711. His 3 brothers Johan Foltmar, Christian Ulrik Foltmar and Christoffer Foltmar were also well known.
At a young age was employed by the Crown prince and later Christian VI In 1738 as a musician in the Royal Chapel. In addition to his permanent salary he received some extra pay, which suggests that he also has served as soloist in more private contexts at court. In addition to his work as a musician, he composed and wrote poetry. At the weeding of the Crown Prince (later King Frederik V
Frederick V of Denmark
Frederick V was king of Denmark and Norway from 1746, son of Christian VI of Denmark and Sophia Magdalen of Brandenburg-Kulmbach.-Early life:...
) Voltmar wrote a large epic in German.
In 1770, at 63-years-old he was dismissed from the Royal Chapel.