Herbeck, Johann von#

b. Vienna, Dec. 25, 1831, d. Vienna, Oct. 28, 1877, conductor and composer. From 1863 member of the court orchestra, from 1866 conductor of the court orchestra. Director and conductor with the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, 1869-1875 conductor at the Vienna Court Opera, 1870-1875 its director; from 1858 taught at the Vienna Conservatory. Important personality in Viennese musical circles, discovered F. Schubert´s "Unfinished Symphony" and promoted A. Bruckner. In 1899 the choir of the Friends of Music Society established the H. Medal, which is awarded for 25 years of membership.

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