Hugo Jüngst
German composer and choir-leader
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Hugo Richard Jüngst (26 February 1853 – 3 March 1923) was a German composer and choir director. He wrote over 300 pieces, mainly for male choirs.[1]
Born in Dresden, Jüngst was a student of Julius Rietz. In 1876, he started the Dresden Men's Choir and conducted it until 1903.[1] He received several awards during his life and performed internationally in Europe as well as the United States.[1]
About 200 of his compositions for male choirs were published, including a cappella and accompanied songs.[2] Jűngst became well known for his arrangements of foreign folk songs, such as "Spin! Spin!".[2][3]
Most of the original manuscripts and places where he worked were lost during the bombing of Dresden in 1945.[1]