Family Father
Carl August Klindworth
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q703406 · wikidata
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Karl Klindworth
1830-09-25 – 1916-07-27
Life & Legacy
Karl Klindworth (25 September 1830 – 27 July 1916) was a German composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, violinist and music publisher. He was one of Franz Liszt's pupils and later one of his closest disciples and friends, being also on friendly terms with composer Richard Wagner, of whom he was an admirer.
He was highly praised by fellow musicians, including Wagner himself and Edward Dannreuther. Among his pupils were Hans von Bülow, Georgy Catoire, and Ethelbert Nevin.
Occupation & Career
conductor, composer, pianist, pedagogue, musicologist, music educator, non-fiction writer, university teacher, editor
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Moscow Conservatory
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Family Sibling
Friedrich Klindworth
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q703406 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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