A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Schubert, Franz (violinist)

by George Grove

SCHUBERT, Franz, a violinist, born of a musical family at Dresden, July 22, 1808, was a pupil of Lafont, and rose through various grades to succeed Lipinski in 1861 as first Concertmeister (or leader) in his native city. He retired in 1873, on the 50th anniversary of his entrance into the orchestra. His published works include Studies, a Duo for violin and piano, and 2 Concertante for violin and cello. Schubert's wife, Maschinka, a distinguished bravura singer, was born Aug. 25, 1815, and appeared at the German opera in London in 1832.

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