Stamaty

(sta-md-te), Camille Marie, pst. b. Rome, Mar. 23, 1811; d Paris, Apr. 19, 1870. At first em- ^ at gov’t office; pupil of renner; at first concert, 1835, appeared as pst. and compr after further study with Mendel ohn returned to Pans, where he was succe ful as teacher, Gottschalk, Saint- Saens among pupils; wrote valuable Rhythme des dmgts, and many etudes, “ sonatas, and a pf concerto; at a time when others were seeking easy succe es, he was distinguished for punty of style and elevation of thought.” [Rapin] Stamitz (sta'-mitz), Carl, vlt. b Mannheim, May 7, 1746; d. Jena, 1801 (buried Nov. 11). Son of Johann Wenzl Anton S., vlt. (1717-1761), pupil of father and of Cannabich; member Electoral Orcli leader orch. of Due de Noailles in Paris 1770-85; after tours in Geimany and residence m St. Petersburg, condr. academical concerts at Jena after 1800; composed operas Der verliebte Vormund and Dardamis 70 symphonies, duets for vln ’cello, etc.; one of very first to cultivate symph. as form; disputes priority with Haydn.