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Hellmesberger, Georg senior
© Copyright Georg Hellmesberger sr., anonymous painting (Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna). Hellmesberger, Georg sr., b. Vienna, April 24, 1800, d. Vienna, Aug. 16, 1873, violinist and conductor, father of Josef Hellmesberger sen. and Georg Hellmesberger jr.; student of J. Böhm, 1833-1867 taught at the Vienna Conservatory, from 1830 concert-master at the Vienna Court Opera and member of the court orchestra; musical director of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Literature: ÖBL; NDB.
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