Ignaz Xaver von Seyfried (1776–1841) was an Austrian composer, conductor, and music educator, primarily associated with the Classical and early Romantic music periods. He was a contemporary of notable figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert and played a significant role in the Viennese music scene. Seyfried's compositions include symphonies, chamber music, operas, and choral works. Some of his notable works are the opera "Der Vampyr" (a collaboration with Heinrich von Kleist) and several symphonies that reflect the stylistic transitions of his time. He also contributed to the development of the symphonic form and was influential in expanding the repertoire for wind instruments. As a conductor, Seyfried led the Vienna Philharmonic and was involved in the performances of significant works by his contemporaries. His teachings at the Vienna Conservatory helped shape the next generation of musicians, fostering a deeper appreciation for orchestral music in Vienna. While Seyfried’s fame has diminished over time, his contributions to orchestral and operatic music, as well as his role in music education, mark him as an important figure in the evolution of early 19th-century European music.