Jadassohn, Salomon. (1831 - 1902)

Signed Cabinet Photograph

Signed cabinet photograph by A. & F. Naumann (Leipzig) of the German-Jewish composer, theorist, teacher and conductor. Boldly signed and inscribed, Leipzig 7/VI/98. 10.5 x 16.5 cm. A few small nicks to corners and margins, overall fine. Uncommon.


A student of Liszt, E.F. Richter and Hauptmann, he "taught the piano in Leipzig, then conducted the synagogue choir (1865), the Psalterion choral society (1866) and the Musikverein Euterpe concerts (1867–9). In 1871 he was appointed teacher of harmony, counterpoint, composition and piano at the conservatory, and in 1893 named royal professor. His students included Busoni, George Chadwick, Delius, Grieg, Karg-Elert and Felix Weingartner." (Grove Online) (4745)
Signed Photograph
Classical Music