Arnold Krug was born in Hamburg on October 16, 1849 and died there on August 14, 1904.
Background
He began his music studies with piano lessons from his father, Diederich Krug, who was himself a pianist and composer.
Education
Later, he was sent to the Leipzig Conservatory where he studied with Carl Reinecke and then went on to Berlin, where continued with Friedrich Kiel and Eduard Franck.
Career
He was a German composer and music teacher. Gustav Jenner was among his many students. After completing his studies, he taught in Berlin at the Stern conservatory for several years before returning to Hamburg where he remained for the rest of his life, working primarily as a music teacher and choral director