Simon Mayr
German composer (1763ā1845) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the 17th-century astronomer named Simon Mayr in German, see Simon Marius.
Johann(es) Simon Mayr (also spelled Majer, Mayer, Maier), also known in Italian as Giovanni Simone Mayr or Simone Mayr (14 June 1763 ā 2 December 1845), was a German composer. His music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era. In 1805 he founded the Bergamo Conservatory. He was an early inspiration to Rossini and taught and advocated for Donizetti.