Anton Walter (3 April 1883 – 25 September 1950) was an Austrian cellist.

Life

Born in Karlsbad, from 1896 until 1901 he studied violoncello with Ferdinand Hellmesberger at the conservatory of the

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in Vienna. After his studies, he was a member of the Fitzner Quartet from 1901 to 1919. In 1918, he became principal cellist of the

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. From 1921 until 1930, he played in the

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. From 1934 to 1937, he was a member of the Stross Quartet in Munich.Walter, Anton (1883–1950)
on OBL He also worked as a private teacher, so he taught, among others

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. From 1918 until 1921, he represented

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and

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as a substitute teacher at the

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. From 1928 until 1930, he took over a

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at the Prayner Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Arts in Vienna. In 1930, he was appointed professor at the

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. He was married to a daughter of the Viennese architect . Walter died in Munich at the age of 67.

Awards

* 1901: Silver Society Medal of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. * 1925: Professional title

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Walter, Anton Austrian classical cellists Academic staff of the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich 1883 births 1950 deaths Musicians from Karlovy Vary 20th-century classical musicians 20th-century cellists

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