(b. Leipzig, Jan. 14, 1835; d. Frankfort, Oct. 28, 1891), was a pupil of the Conservatorium there, studying with Moscheles, Hauptmann and Rietz. He was conductor in the theatres of various small towns between 1854 and 1860, was appointed in the latter year conductor of the court opera in Vienna, and had a position there in the Conservatorium of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, and as director of the Philharmonic Concerts. In 1875 he became conductor at Carlsruhe, being succeeded in Vienna by Richter. In 1881 he was appointed first conductor at the opera at Frankfort. He published some chamber music, etc. (Riemann.)