Carl Zerrahn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Carl Zerrahn

American flautist/conductor

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1829

Place of Birth: Malchow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Date of Death: 29-Dec-1909

Profession: conductor, flautist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States, Germany

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Carl Zerrahn (28 July 1826 Malchow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin – 29 December 1909 Milton, Massachusetts) was a German-born American flautist and conductor.
His widespread activity in the region made him an influential figure in New England and Boston classical music, especially choral music, in the latter half of the 19th century.
He was especially successful in the presentation of the great oratorios and the management of large choruses.