Wilhelm Heintze


Georg Wilhelm Heintze was a Swedish organist, music educator and music conductor.

Biography

Wilhelm Heintze was the son of organist Gustaf Wilhelm Heintze, and studied music at the Stockholm Conservatory from 1865-70. In 1871 he became conductor and in 1872 music director of the Jönköping Regiment Band. He served as organist of the St. Jacob Parish in Stockholm from 1881-89, and as the Lund University Music Director and cathedral organist in Lund from 1889-95. He was elected to the Royal Academy of Music in 1882. Organist Gustaf [Hjalmar Heintze] was his son. Notable students include composer Laura Netzel.