Ignaz Schuppanzigh
Austrian violinist and string quartet leader
Born
November 20th, 1776
248 years ago
Died
1830
195 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Austria
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Born in 1776, a prominent Austrian violinist and conductor. Contributed significantly to the development of the string quartet and was a key figure in the performance of classical chamber music. Schuppanzigh was closely associated with Ludwig van Beethoven, premiering many of the composer's works. He established the Schuppanzigh Quartet, which performed extensively across Europe. His interpretations set standards for string playing that influenced future generations of musicians.
Premiered Beethoven's late string quartets
Founded the Schuppanzigh Quartet
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