Joseph Labitzky
Joseph Labitzky (Czech: Josef Labický; 4 July 1802 in Krásno – 18 August 1881 in Karlovy Vary) was a Bohemian composer, violinist, and conductor. He studied with Karl Veit in his youth. Labitzky joined a traveling orchestra at age 14, and in 1820 took a position in an orchestra in Marienbad. In 1823-24 he was in Munich, and following this he toured Germany as a concert violinist. He put together h…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- Czechia
- Born
- July 5th, 1802
- Died
- August 19th, 1881
- Labels
- Naxos