A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Drechsler, Karl

by George Grove

DRECHSLER, Karl, a great violoncello player, born May 27, 1800, at Kamenz, in Saxony. Entered the Court band at Dessau, in 1820, and in 24 put himself under Dotzauer at Dresden. In 26 he received a permanent appointment as leader of the band at Dessau. Before then he had visited England, and played with much success. He shone equally in quartets, solos, and the orchestra, with a full tone, good intonation, and excellent taste. Drechsler was the master of Cossmann, Grutzmacher, and A. Lindner. [App. p.618 "Date of death, Dec. 1, 1873"]

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