Konigsberg, Jan

12, 1837; d Baden- Baden, Jan. 23, 1879. Self-taught at first, later pupil of Marpurg and Ehlert; 1856 teaching in Ru ia; capellm. Posen 1857; m Copenhagen 1858-60, with Gade; Konigsberg I860; Berlin 1866-68, teaching at Tausig’s school until ill health compelled him to retire; ardent admirer JOHN OF FORNSETE of Schumann, with whom he corresponded just before S’s death. His songs resemble Schumann’s m their original and poetic melody and appropriatene of setting, as well as in romantic charm; pf. works, too, are lyric m quality. His brother Gustav (1843-1895), vlt pupil of Joachim, teacher at Cologne, compr. and editor of vln. works.