!!!Scheit, Karl

Scheit, Karl, b. Svinov, Czech Republic (then Schoenbrunn), April 21, 1909, 
d. Vienna, Nov. 22, 1993, guitarist (lutenist). 1933-1984 taught at 
the Vienna Musikhochschule* and at the Vienna Conservatory. 
Popularised the guitar as a solo instrument. One of the pioneers of 
performing in a historically authentic manner (e.g. within the "Schola 
antiqua" with J. Mertin and G. Leonhardt); numerous awards and prizes.

!Works
arrangements of old masters; teaching materials for the guitar.

!Literature
E. W. Partsch, K. S., 1994.



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