Josef Alois Ladurner (7 March 1769 – 20 February 1851) was an Austrian composer from a widespread South Tyrol musician family. He was the brother of the pianist and composer Ignaz Anton Ladurner [fr]. After studies at the Benediktbeuern monastery, he became organist at his native Algund in 1784. He also studied piano and composition with Josef Graetz. After becoming a priest in Brixen in 1799 and later court chaplain and consistorial councillor, he continued directing choirs and teaching, active at the Innsbruck and Salzburg music societies. He died in Brixen in 1851.
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7 March 1769
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20 February 1851 (aged 81)
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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