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Gustav Dannreuther
Gustav Dannreuther (July 21, 1853 – December 19, 1923) was an American List of classical violinists, violinist, instructor, chamber musician, and Conductor (music), conductor. Dannreuther may best be remembered by connoisseurs of chamber music, particularly those of Boston and New York City, for his numerous string quartet concerts (three per season in New York City, accompanied by distinguished artists) and an associated appreciation of string quartet music. Biography Early life Dannreuther was born on July 21, 1853, to Abraham and Sophie (née Fischbacker) Dannreuther. He had an older brother, pianist Edward Dannreuther (1844–1905), and an older sister, Julia (c. 1850–1991). Abraham, who was descended from Baiuvarii, Bavarians from Bayreuth, Germany, built cabinets and pianos. In 1846, Abraham, Sophie, and Edward moved from Strasbourg to Cincinnati into a German community. By 1861, Abraham's business went under and he died not long after, leaving his wife and three childr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cincinnati
Cincinnati ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. The city is the economic and cultural hub of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. With an estimated population of 2,256,884, it is Ohio's largest metropolitan area and the nation's 30th-largest, and with a city population of 309,317, Cincinnati is the third-largest city in Ohio and 64th in the United States. Throughout much of the 19th century, it was among the top 10 U.S. cities by population, surpassed only by New Orleans and the older, established settlements of the United States eastern seaboard, as well as being the sixth-most populous city from 1840 until 1860. As a rivertown crossroads at the junction of the North, South, East, and West, Cincinnati developed with fewer immigrants and less influence from Europe than Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
