Karl

Tom, tenor, b. Dublin, Jan. 19, 1846. Pupil of H. Phillips in Engsee Lehmann, Lilli. land and of Sangiovanni and Tnulzi in Italy; after singing in Italy sev- Fried rich Wilhelm eral years, came to America with pst., ccytnpr. b. near Berlm, Parepa Rosa; 1872 entered comic d. Enghien, near Paris, June opera with Pinafore; long a member 1849 Son of Christian KL., also of the Boston i ans Co.; retired from 1798-1802 pupil at Paris of L. Adam and Catel; 1813 stage 1896; 1899 director of Operatic School of Acad, of Dramatic Arts, in Berlm and Vienna, met N. Y. and Albrochtsberger, of he took le ons; 1814-23 popu- Kastner, Johann Georg, compr., writer. teacher in London; 1823 partner b Stra burg, Mar. 9, 1810; a. Paris, pf. factory, as player dis- Dec 19, 1867. Studied with Maurer for smooth supplene ; as and Romer; became orgt. at 10, adapted Logier's chiro studied for church in Luther an aimed at independent action Seminary, but at 20 became band fingers and wrist; so vain that he master; brought out 4 operas, and to make an artist of Chopin; 1835 was sent by town to Paris 4 pf. concertos, some where he studied under Berton and 143 KAUFFMAN Reicha, and where he lived thereafter; 1837 published treatise on instrumentation (superseded by Berlioz’s), methods for various instruments; originator of national band competitions (Paris Exp. 1867); contributor to magazines, comp i of several operas, the mblical Dernier roi de Juda considered best; also wrote Livres-Partitwns, symphony-cantatas preceded by di ertations, Les danses des morts La harpe d’Eole, Les voix de Pans etc more valuable for information than for music.