Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse

1774-1842

Born: March 5, 1774, Altona, Hamburg, Germany (the area was Danish at the time). Died: October 8, 1842, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Weyse moved to Copenhagen at age 16, and studied music and organ. He was the organist at Vor Frue Church in Copenhagen until his death, and was named court composer in 1819.

Music:

1. Christmas Brings Joy to Every Heart