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David Popper

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Bohemian cellist and composer (1843–1913)

Person · Open Library

Works
11

Top works

  • Fifteen Etudes for Cello, Op. 76 : (with 2nd Violoncello Accompaniment)
  • High School of Cello Playing (forty Etudes) Op. 73 for Cello
  • The Popper High School Study Book for Cello, Volume One
  • Gavotte
  • Three Polonaises de Concert

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
CZ
Active from
1843-06-16
Active to
1913-08-07

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35,370
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David Popper was born in Prague in 1843, and studied music at the Prague Conservatory. He studied the cello under Julius Goltermann (1825-1876), and soon attracted attention. He made his first tour in 1863; in Germany he was praised by Hans von Bülow (who was also a son-in-law of Franz Liszt), who recommended him to a position as Chamber Virtuoso in the court of Frederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern. In 1864, he premiered Robert Volkmann's Cello Concerto in A minor, Opus 33 with Hans von Bül

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name in native language
David Popper
Commons category
David Popper
date of birth
1843-06-18
date of death
1913-08-07
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Works in European collections

9 objects attributed to David Popper, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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