Richter, Hans, 1843-1916
Variant namesHans Richter was an Austro-Hungarian conductor. Trained at the Vienna Conservatory, he was a versatile musician but emphasized conducting. Richter dominated the musical scene in Vienna during his life, and also maintained a consistent presence and popularity in England. He had a particular fondness for Wagner, and about one-third of the more than two thousand operas he conducted were Wagner's. He also introduced numerous European composers to English audiences.
From the description of Hans Richter letter to Alfred Hipkins, 1888 June 19. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57071423
Austro-Hungarian conductor.
From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Vienna?], 24 September 1883, to an unidentified recipient, 1883 Sept. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676064
From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 21 June 1893, to an unidentified recipient, 1893 June 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676066
From the description of Autograph note on his visiting card, dated : [n.p., London?, n.d.], to an unidentified recipient, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270974529
From the description of Autograph letters signed (4), dated : [London], 8 June 1895, Vienna, 11 October 1895 and 18 February 1896, and Bayreuth, 1 July 1896, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1895 June 8 and 1895 Oct. 11 and 1896 July 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676060
From the description of Partially printed document signed, dated : Vienna, 1 September 1902, 1902 Sept. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873933
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Birth 1843-04-04
Death 1916-12-05
Austrians
