Karl Drechsler (musician)
Karl Drechsler (born June 27, 1800 in Kamenz , † December 1, 1873 in Dessau ) was a German cellist .
He joined the Dessau court orchestra in 1820. In 1824 he went to Dresden for a long time to study with Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860). In 1826 he was given a permanent position in Dessau and the title of ducal Kapellmeister. Drechsler was equally important as a solo, quartet and orchestra player, taught the young Carl Schroeder (1848–1935) and as a teacher drew numerous students to Dessau, including Friedrich Grützmacher (1832–1903).
literature
- Moritz Fürstenau : wood turner, Karl . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 5, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1877, p. 387.
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wood turner, Karl |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Drexler, Karl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German cellist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 27, 1800 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kamenz |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 1, 1873 |
| Place of death | Dessau |