Woldemar Bargiel 1828 – 1897

Biography

Woldemar Bargiel was born on October 3, 1828, in Berlin, where he would spend his entire life devoted to music and composition. Living during a rich period of German musical tradition, Bargiel emerged as a composer of considerable merit, contributing to the cultural landscape of nineteenth-century Berlin. His life spanned nearly seven decades, witnessing the profound changes that shaped European music during the Romantic era.

Bargiel’s career unfolded within Berlin’s vibrant musical community, where he worked as a composer throughout his adult years. Based in his native city, he remained deeply connected to its artistic circles and institutions. His dedication to his craft reflected the values of his time, when composers played a vital role in shaping public taste and cultural expression.

On February 23, 1897, Bargiel passed away in Berlin at the age of sixty-eight. He was laid to rest at Dreifaltigkeitskirchhof II in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, a cemetery that has long served as a final resting place for many notable Berliners. Though the specific details of his final years remain private, Bargiel’s legacy rests in his compositions and his place within Berlin’s cherished musical heritage.