Adolf Pollitzer, also Adolph Pollitzer (; 23 July 1832 – 14 November 1900) was a Hungarian

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Biography

Pollitzer was born in

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. In 1842, he left Pest for

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, where he studied the

under Joseph Böhm at the Vienna Conservatory; and in his 14th year he took the first prize at the Conservatory. After a

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, he went to

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and studied under Jean-Delphin Alard. In 1850 he crossed the Channel, and in

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his remarkable talents as a violinist were recognized after a short time. He became leader at

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under Sir Michael Costa and also led the new Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Choral Society. Pollitzer was a preeminent in his day as an interpreter of classic chamber-music, his playing attaining to what may be called "the great style". As a teacher of his instrument, he was regarded as the most eminent of his time in

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and many pupils who attained distinction had studied under him. In 1861, on the establishment of the London Academy of Music, he was appointed professor of violin. He held this position until 1870, when he succeeded Dr. Henry Wylde as principal of the academy and retained this position until his death, which occurred in London on 14 November 1900. Pollitzer's pupils include Harold Bauer and

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References

* * '' Jewish Chronicle'', 23 November 1900

External links

Obituary Adolphe Pollitzer – the Jewish Museum London

Adolf Pollitzer
from website of

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A Gold Watch for Adolphe Pollitzer

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