Karl Klindworth

Karl Klindworth
Karl Klindworth profile
Background information
Born(1830-09-25)25 September 1830
Hanover, Kingdom of Hanover
Died27 July 1916(1916-07-27) (aged 85)
Stolpe an der Peene, German Empire
GenresClassical
OccupationComposer
InstrumentPiano

Karl Klindworth (25 September 1830  27 July 1916) was a German composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, violinist and music publisher. He was one of Franz Liszt's pupils and later one of his closest disciples and friends, being also on friendly terms with composer Richard Wagner, of whom he was an admirer. He was highly praised by fellow musicians, including Wagner himself and Edward Dannreuther. Among his pupils were Hans von Bülow, Georgy Catoire, and Ethelbert Nevin.