Hans Bronsart von Schellendorf

Hans Bronsart von Schellendorf (February 11 1830–November 3 1913) was a classical musician and composer who studied under Franz Liszt.

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February 11 - 1830 - November 3 - 1913 - Musician - Composer - Franz Liszt

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Schellendorf went to Weimar in 1853 where he met Liszt and became familiar with all the musicians in Liszt's circle at the time, including Hector Berlioz and Johannes Brahms. After having trained for several years with Liszt, Schellendorf worked as a conductor in Leipzig and Berlin, and then took the post of general manager of the royal theatre in Hanover from 1867 to 1887. He held a similar post in Weimar from 1887 until his retirement in 1895. Schellendorf died in Munich in 1913. Schellendorf (also called Bronsart - see http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2001/July01/romantic2.htm) was the composer of several works, including a piano concerto.

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1853 - Hector Berlioz - Johannes Brahms - Leipzig - Berlin - Hanover - 1867 - 1887 - 1895 - Munich

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He met his wife Ingeborg Starck (1840–1913), also a composer, in Weimar. They married in 1862 (http://www.tribalsmile.com/music/article_150.shtml).

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