Schindler

(shint-ler), Anton, writer. b. Medl, Moravia, 1796: d. Bockenheim, Jan. 16, 1864. Vlt., capellmeister at German Opera, Vienna, and later at Munster and Aix-la- Chapelle; about 1817-27 intimate friend and helper, living in same house with Beethoven, whose biography he wrote 1840 Schira (she'-rS,). Francesco, condr teacher, b. Malta, Sept. 19, 1816; d. London, Oct. 16, 1883. Studied at Milan Cons produced 1st opera there; conducted at Lisbon and taught in Cons.; after 1842 in London as condr. of Prince 's Th.; at Drury Lane 1847 and 1852. and at Covent Garden 1848-52; after that gained renown as teacher of singing; composed some 10 operas and other vocal music.