Kretschmer

(kret'-shmer), Edmund, compr b. Ostritz, Saxony, Aug. 31, 1830; d. Dresden, Sept 13, 1908. Studied with J.JOtto and Joh. Schneider at Dresden; 1863-97 court orgt.; founder and condr. of Cacilia Singing Soc compr. of operas, Die Folkunger and He in rich der Lowe.