Fritz Seitz

Full biography Fritz Seitz

Friedrich "Fritz" Seitz was a German Romantic Era composer and violinist who lived from June 12 , 1848 to May 22, 1918. He is particularly remembered for his violin music, including chamber music and concertos. Seitz also served as a concertmaster and wrote eight student concertos for the violin.

Seitz was born in Germany and was an active musician in various cities throughout the country , including Sondershausen, Magdeburg, and Dessau. He became the concertmaster of the Dessau court-orchestra around the year 1884 and his works became popular during his time as a musician.

Some of Seitz's most well-known violin pieces include his eight student concertos , which are still commonly used today as study pieces for beginners and advanced players alike. These concertos are widely regarded as some of his best works and are taught in violin schools around the world. In addition to the concertos, Seitz wrote chamber music for the violin as well.

Seitz's music is known for its lyricism and simplicity, making it accessible and enjoyable for all audiences. While his works are not as well-known as some of the major composers of his time, Seitz's contributions to the world of violin music are significant and continue to be celebrated to this day.