Ferdinand Samuel Laur


Ferdinand Samuel Laur was a Swiss composer, conductor, choirmaster, and music teacher. He founded the Basel Choral Society in 1824. A hymnal he composed that was published in 1820 is now used in the national anthem of Lesotho, "Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona".

Career

"Freiheit", a hymnal he composed that was published in 1820 is now used in the national anthem of Lesotho, "Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona".
He founded the Basel Choral Society in 1824.

Death

Laur died in, near Kreuzlingen, Switzerland.

Personal life

Laur had a grandson,.