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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers, and important works, 1895
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1Koechel, Dr. Ludwig Ritter von (kū'kēl). A learned musician and naturalist, the author of a thematic catalogue of all of Mozart's works. (Breitkopf and Hartel, Leipsic 1862.) Born 1800 at Stein. Died at Berlin 1877.
3Koehler, Louis, a many-sided German musician, especially a pianist, musical writer and teacher, is known in all countries by his Etudes for piano. Born at Brunswick 1820, was educated under Sechter, Seyfried and Bocklet. Since 1846 he has lived at Königsberg, Prussia, as musical director, etc.
5Koerner, Gothilf Wilhelm (kūr'-nēr). A prolific German writer of musical text-books, particularly for the organ. Born 1809. Died at Erfurt 1865.
7Kolbe, Oscar (kōl'-bē). A theorist and composer. Born in Berlin 1836.
9Kollmann, A., a musician, born at Hanover in 1756, settled in England as organist at the German chapel in London. Was author of many text books in music. D. 1824.
11Kontski, Antoine, a fine pianist and composer of many pleasing salon pieces. Born at Cracow, 1817. Lives in London.
13Kotzwara, Franz, born at Prague, hanged himself in Ireland 1791, whether in remorse at having written his celebrated morceau, "The Battle of Prague," is not known.
15Krakoviak (krä-kō'-vē'-äk), called also Cracovienne, a Polish dance belonging to the neighborhood of Cracow. Is in 2-4 time, in 8 measure periods.
17Krause, Anton (krow'-sē), a good pianist and capable director, born 1834 at Geithain in Saxony. Was educated at Leipsic, and in 1859 undertook the direction of the concerts, etc., in Barmen, as successor of Reinecke. Krause is author of 10 sonatas, 60 studies, etc., for the piano-forte, which are highly esteemed.
19Krebs, J. L. K., a distinguished German organist and composer for organ, educated under Bach at Leipsic, and in 1737 organist at Zwickau. Born 1713. Died at Altenberg, 1780.
21Krebs, Marie, the celebrated piano virtuoso, was born of a musical family in Dresden, 1851. In her 5th year she played B. F. Burgmüller's 25 studies, op. 100, with pleasure and the most satisfactory completeness. She pursued her studies with her father only. Her concert career commenced in 1862, since which she has played in all parts of Europe and in England and the United States, with the greatest success. Her playing is distinguished by splendid and complete technic, and genuine musical feeling, both in classical and brilliant music.
23Kreisleriana (krīs'-lēr-ī'-ä'-nā), wreaths. Schumann's title of his op. 16, "eight fantasies for piano." 1838.
25Krejci, Joseph, director of Prague Conservatorium of Music. Born 1822 at Milostin. An accomplished musician, a superior organist and skillful director, and a composer of church music (masses, etc.), as well as overtures, songs, etc.
27Krenn, Franz, an excellent German organist, composer and director. Born 1816 at Dross, in Austria. Studied in Vienna with Seyfried. In 1844 he became organist, and in 1862 Kapellemeister in the Royal Cathedral of St. Michael. Is a composer of masses, vespers, a symphony, quartettes, etc.
29Kretschmer, Ed, a fine organist and one of the foremost dramatic composers of the present time. Born 1830. Studied in Dresden, and in 1854 became organist there. Is Hoforganist and Director of the boys of the Royal Chapel. His "Geisterschlact" was sung with great success in 1865, and took the prize. His great 5-act opera, "Die Folkungers," was successful in 1874 and 1875.
31Kreutzer, Konradin (kroit'-zēr), a talented and favorite song and opera composer, born 1782 in Baden. Was well educated, and studied medicine. In 1815 he became pupil of Albrechtsberger in Vienna, where he remained till 1811, and composed many operas. In 1817 he became Kapellmeister. Died in Riga 1849. K. was the author of very many successful operas, of which perhaps the best known is "Das Nachtlager in Granada."
33Kreutzer, Rudolph, the same to whom Beethoven dedicated the famous "Kreutzer Sonata," was a violinist and composer, who was born at Versailles 1766. He was a fine musician, and especially a fine violinist, playing with great success throughout France and Germany. He was professor of the violin from the foundation of the Conservatoire, until in 1824 a broken arm compelled him to stop playing. Died 1831 at Geneva.
35Kreutzer Sonata, a famous piece for piano and violin, Beethoven's op. 47, 1803.
37Krieger, Adam (kreeg'-ēr), a notable German organist and composer, 1634-1666.
39Krueger, Wilhelm K. (kroig'-er). A noted pianist and composer of parlor pieces for the piano, born 1820 at Stuttgart. Was pupil of Lindpaintner. Is professor of piano in the Conservatorium.
41Krug, Dietrich (kroog), a noted pianist, and author of a large instruction book for it, as well as many piano pieces. Born 1821 in Hamburg.
43Krumhorn (crooked horn). An 8 ft. reed stop in the organ. Otherwise called "cremona," "clarionet," etc. The name is not now in use.
45Kuecken, Friedrich Wilhelm, the melodious and distinguished song writer, was born at Blackede, Hanover, 1810. He studied counterpoint at Berlin, and with Sechter in Vienna, and orchestration with Halévy in Paris. K. was a prolific composer of operas, sonatas, etc., as well as the songs and duets on which his fame rests. Lives in Schwerin.
47Kuhe, Wilhelm (koo'-ē), an elegant pianist and composer, was born in 1823 at Prague, and a pupil of Tomaschek, and later of Jul. Schulhoff at Cologne. Resides (probably) in London. Best known by his charming caprice "Feu Follet."
49Kuhnau, Johann (koo'-nou). A very remarkable old musician, Cantor of Leipsic, and the greatest figure in German clavier music before Bach. He was the inventor of the sonata as a piece of several movements not dance tunes. Born 1667 at Geysing. Made cantor at Leipsic 1684. Died 1722. one of two readings
50Kuhnau, Johann (koo'-nou). A very remarkable old musician, Cantor of Leipsic, and the greatest figure in German clavier music before Bach. He was the inventor of the sonata as a piece of several movements not dance tunes. Born 1667 at Geising. Made cantor at Leipsic 1684. Died 1722. one of two readings
52Kullak, Adolph, a deep thinker in music and a teacher. Born 1823. Died 1862 in Berlin. Author of "Das Musikalischschön," 1858. and "Die Aesthetik des Clavie.spiels," 1861.
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