Laub, Otto 08/06/1805 - 05/27/1882

Otto Laub [Hardenack Otto Konrad L.] (b. Aug. 6, 1805; † May 27, 1882, in Copenhagen) was a Danish Lutheran bishop and composer. Born in Frørup (Denmark), he grew up as the son of Hieronymus Laub (1771-1848, Danish priest). His son Otto received from him his first education until 1821, when he entered the cathedral school in Roskilde. In his further life he held the office of bishop in 'Viborg Stift' from 1854 until shortly before his death (04/30/1878).

His most widespread musical legacy is a popular 4 part canon which is known in this country in the German adaptation as 'Abendstille überall'.