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Josef Hellmesberger

1855 – 1907

Austrian musician

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About Josef Hellmesberger

Lived 1855 – 1907 (aged 52). Josef Hellmesberger was an Austrian conductor, composer, violinist, musicologist, concertmaster and chapelmaster.

Joseph Heinrich Georg Hellmesberger Jr. (9 April 1855 – 26 April 1907), also known as Pepi Hellmesberger, was an Austrian composer, violinist and conductor.

Biography Hellmesberger was born in Vienna and was the son of violinist and conductor Joseph Hellmesberger Sr. (1828–1893), who was his first teacher. Among his family of notable musicians were: grandfather, Georg Hellmesberger Sr. (1800–1873); uncle, Georg Hellmesberger Jr. (1830–1852); and brother, Ferdinand Hellmesberger (1863–1940).

In 1875 Hellmesberger became a member of his father's Hellmesberger Quartet, while in 1891 he became leader. In 1878 Hellmesberger became solo violinist of the Vienna Court Chapel and professor at the Vienna Conservatory. In 1890 he was the first hofkapellmeister at the Vienna Court Opera, and from 1901 to 1903 he was principal conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic.

In 1904 and 1905 he was Kapellmeister at the Stuttgarter Hoftheater

His compositions include 22 operettas, 6 ballets, dance music and lieder.

Hellmesberger died of kidney failure, in Vienna at age 52.

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Concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Also known as
Joseph Hellmesberger, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Josef Hellmesberger?

Austrian musician (1855–1907)

When was Josef Hellmesberger born?

Josef Hellmesberger was born on 9 April 1855 in Vienna.

When did Josef Hellmesberger die?

Josef Hellmesberger died on 26 April 1907 in Vienna.

What was Josef Hellmesberger's occupation?

Josef Hellmesberger was a conductor, composer, violinist, musicologist, concertmaster and chapelmaster.

What nationality was Josef Hellmesberger?

Josef Hellmesberger was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josef Hellmesberger

· Wikidata: Q524466

· DBpedia: Joseph Hellmesberger Jr.

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