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Friedrich SeitzGerman composer and violinist
Date of Birth: 12.06.1848
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Ранние годы и военная служба
- Musical Training and Career
- Court Orchestras and Musical School (1869-1876)
- Palace Orchestra and Bayreuth Festival (1884-1888)
- Renowned Violinist and Educator (1888-1908)
- Legacy and Honors
- Notable Students and Compositions
- Commemoration
Ранние годы и военная служба
Childhood in GüterslebenFriedrich Seitz was born into a rural family in Gütersleben, Germany.
Military Service (1865-1866)
In 1865, he joined the Gotha Regiment and participated in the German War in 1866.
Musical Training and Career
Violin Studies (1866-1874)After the war, Seitz studied violin in Sondershausen under Karl-Wilhelm Ulrich, the former concertmaster of Magdeburg. He later married Ulrich's daughter. In 1874, he furthered his training with Professor Johann Christoph Lauterbach, the court concertmaster of Dresden.
Court Orchestras and Musical School (1869-1876)
In 1869, Seitz became first violinist of the Sondershausen Court Orchestra and in 1873 its court conductor. In 1876, he moved to Magdeburg, where he became concertmaster of the city's theater and concert orchestra and founded the city's first music school.
Palace Orchestra and Bayreuth Festival (1884-1888)
From 1884, Seitz led the Palace Orchestra in Dessau. In 1888, he additionally served as concertmaster at the Bayreuth Festival.
Renowned Violinist and Educator (1888-1908)
Seitz was a renowned violinist and toured extensively, performing in cities throughout Germany, London, and Holland. He notably played solos with the Coburg Opera. In 1908, he retired from performing.
Legacy and Honors
Awards and RecognitionSeitz received the Order of Arts and Sciences from Prince Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Duke of Anhalt for his artistic contributions and teaching.
Notable Students and Compositions
His most famous student was actress Marlene Dietrich. Seitz composed a variety of works, including a violin method ("Kleine Violinschule") still used by young violinists today. His most well-known compositions are his eight student concertos for violin and piano, as well as three student trios for piano, violin, and cello and an oratorio, "Die Passion."
