Schneiderhan, Wolfgang#

b. Vienna, May 28, 1915, violinist, chamber musician and virtuoso; husband of Irmgard Seefried. Debut at the age of five; 1933 concertmaster of the Vienna Symphonic Orchestra, 1937-1951 concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, successful career as a soloist. 1938-1956 head of the master class at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, 1939-1950 taught at the Vienna Music Academy. Founded and directed 1937-1951 the S.-quartet, 1949-1960 trio with E. Fischer and E. Mainardi. Honorary member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

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