Karl Enslein
Karl Enslein (born June 4, 1849 in Vienna ; † July 29, 1907 there ) was an Austrian musician and composer .
Enslein first learned the violin , then a wind instrument , in order to be accepted into the military band. After studying the piano and harmony , he finally switched to playing the zither , which he perfected to the point of virtuosity . In addition to appearances at court, the “princely Auerspergian chamber virtuoso” also gave concerts in the Vienna Musikverein .
In addition to numerous transcriptions for his instrument, the artist composed more than 300 pieces. He passed on his knowledge as a teacher of zither and composition.
For his services he was awarded the Gold Medal awarded to him Emperor Franz Joseph I gave.
It rests in the Evangelical Cemetery of the Vienna Central Cemetery (I, 342).
literature
- Hermann Kosel: German-Austrian Artist and Writer Lexicon , Volume 1. Vienna 1902, p. 541.
Web links
- Karl Enslein in the Bavarian Musicians' Lexicon Online (BMLO)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Enslein, Karl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 4, 1849 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 29, 1907 |
| Place of death | Vienna |