1876-1956 DE
Composer of Brass
A.k.a. Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg
Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg (born 14 November 1876 in Thamsbrück and died 15 May 1956 in Wesel) was a German composer of military marches.Blankenburg was the only son of three children of Johann Heinrich and Ernestine Friederike Koch Blankenburg. He was born with the middle name Louis but changed it to Ludwig later in life perhaps as a connection to Beethoven. Raised on a sheep farm in Thamsbrücke, he was expected to someday manage the farm. However, he showed a propensity for music starting with performing on the piccolo - a favorite instrument his entire life. His family agreed on his studying music as long as he promised to serve in the army for twelve years.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Märsche - Abschied Der Gladiatoren | Hermann L. Blankenburg | 2003 | Album |