Seidl, Anton, 1850-1898

BIOGHIST REQUIRED Anton Seidl was a noted Wagnerian conductor and chorus master. He was born in Pest, Hungary, was a member of Wagner's household from 1872 to 1878, during which time he served as Wagner's musical secretary and later as conductor of the Richard Wagner Theater in Beyreuth. He was a close friend of Wagner's and had much to do with the spread of his music and influence through Europe and America.

From the guide to the Collection of Musical Autographs, 1870-1943, (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library.)

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