Peter Gast

Peter Gast was born on January 10, 1854, and died on August 15, 1918, at the age of 64. He was a composer active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Gast is best known for his association with the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, serving as a close friend and musical collaborator. His real name was Heinrich Köselitz, but he adopted the pseudonym Peter Gast for his musical and literary work. Gast composed operas and other classical works, contributing to the cultural scene of his time in Germany.

His music is often linked to the late Romantic tradition, and his collaborations with Nietzsche had a notable influence on both their creative outputs.