University of Leeds

CHASE

CHASE

Carl Haliř

b. Vrchlabi (Hohenelbe, Bohemia), 1.2.1859; d. Berlin, 21.12.1909.

Teachers Antonín Bennewitz (Prague Conservatory, 1867-73); Joachim (Berlin Hochschule, 1874-6).

Associates Tchaikovsky (he gave the first German performance of the Tchaikovsky Concerto, with the composer present).

Professional appointments Solo Violin, Bilse Orchestra, Berlin (1876-9); Concertmaster in Königsberg (1879--81); Concertmast in Mannheim (1882-4); Concertmaster in Weimar (1884-93); Leader at the Bayreuth Festival (1888); Professor at Berlin Hochschule (1893-1909).

Chamber ensembles Second violin, Joachim Quartet (1893-1907); Haliř Quartet (1893-8), with Carl Markkees, Müller, and Hugo Dechert.

Pupils Carl Wendling, Johannes Schiörring, Sulo Hurstinen, David Mannes, Amadeo von der Hoya.

Editions

Beethoven: Sonatas for violin and piano, complete (Litolff, 1905).

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