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Carl Heissler

1823 – 1878

Austrian musician

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About Carl Heissler

Lived 1823 – 1878 (aged 55). Carl Heissler was an Austrian violinist and musician.

Carl or Karl Heissler (18 January 1823 – 13 November 1878) was an Austrian violinist and violist.

Biography He studied with Joseph Hellmesberger, Sr., Matthias Durst and Joseph Böhm at the Academy of the Vienna Music Friends Society. In 1841 he entered the orchestra of the Vienna Opera and from 1843, he was also member of the Orchestra of the Imperial Court. From 1849, he played as second violin in the quartet Joseph Hellmesberger, Sr. took over from Leopold Jansa, which he named Hellmesberger Quartet. Joseph Hellmesberger, Jr., the son of Heissler's professor, replaced Carl Heissler as second violin in 1870. Heissler taught at the Vienna Conservatoire, where his students included Julius Winkler, Arnold Rosé, Hans Wessely and Franz Schalk.

He was the first Director of the orchestral association of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (1869) in Vienna. His successor was Anton Rubinstein (1871), followed by Johannes Brahms (1872).

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Important facts

Born
18 January 1823, Vienna
Birth century
19th century
Died
13 November 1878, Vienna
Occupation
Violinist, musician
Nationality
Austrian Empire, Cisleithania

People in Carl Heissler's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Joseph Hellmesberger
1828 – 1893
Composer
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Arnold Rosé
1863 – 1946
Violinist
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Anton Rubinstein
1829 – 1894
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1833 – 1897
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Joseph Böhm
1795 – 1876
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Matthias Durst
1815 – 1875
Conductor
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Franz Schalk
1863 – 1931
Conductor
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Leopold Jansa
1795 – 1875
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Heissler?

Austrian musician (1823-1878)

When was Carl Heissler born?

Carl Heissler was born on 18 January 1823 in Vienna.

When did Carl Heissler die?

Carl Heissler died on 13 November 1878 in Vienna.

What was Carl Heissler's occupation?

Carl Heissler was a violinist and musician.

What nationality was Carl Heissler?

Carl Heissler was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Heissler

· Wikidata: Q84821

· DBpedia: Carl Heissler

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