About Karl Drexler
Lived 1800 – 1873 (aged 73). Karl Drexler was a German music educator, cellist, violinist, music teacher and concertmaster.
Karl Drechsler (27 June 1800 – 1 December 1873) was a German cellist and teacher.
Life Drechsler was born in Kamenz, and in 1820 he joined the court chapel in Dessau. He went in 1824 to study with Friedrich Dotzauer in Dresden, and returning to Dessau he received in 1826 the title of Ducal Konzertmeister. He played as a soloist, in a quartet and as player in the orchestra. He retired in 1873, and died later that year in Dresden.
He was said to have a noble, beautiful tone, elegant bowing, clean execution, clear intonation and tasteful presentation. He drew many students to Dessau; these included Bernhard Cossmann, Friedrich Grützmacher and .
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Karl Drexler's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Karl Drexler's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Drexler?
German cellist and music educator (1800-1873)
When was Karl Drexler born?
Karl Drexler was born on 27 June 1800 in Kamenz.
When did Karl Drexler die?
Karl Drexler died on 1 December 1873 in Dresden.
What was Karl Drexler's occupation?
Karl Drexler was a music educator, cellist, violinist, music teacher and concertmaster.
What nationality was Karl Drexler?
Karl Drexler was German.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Drexler. https://biography.guide/karl-drexler/
MLA: "Karl Drexler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-drexler/.
Chicago: "Karl Drexler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-drexler/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC