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GUSTAV HOLLÄNDER - VIOLINIST |
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Scarce autographed letter by the German violinist, composer and educator on Stern Conservatory letterhead, 31 December 1900. Holländer (1855-1915) initially studied with his Father, who was an amateur. He made his debut as a child prodigy, moving to Leipzig in 1867 to study with Ferdinand David. He left David in 1869 to study with Joachim in Berlin and stayed for five years. He was appointed head professor of violin at Kullak’s Conservatory and also was appointed Kammervirtuoso. He also toured with Carlotta Patti during this period. From 1878-1881 he gave solo concerts and became Concertmaster of the Gürzenich Orchestra in 1881, as well as Professor at the Cologne Conservatory. When George Japtha retired from the Cologne String Quartet, Holländer took over as leader. In 1894, he was appointed Director of the Stern Conservatory in Berlin, restoring them to financial health. In addition to his position at Stern, he also concertized in the 1890’s in Germany, Holland and Belgium. He writes: I am returning issues 1 and 2 of the year 1900, which have been sent to me, and am hereby informing you that I am not renewing my subscription for 1901. Sincerely, Gustav Hollaender |
