Julius Epstein

Pianist

Birthday August 7, 1832

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Croatia

DEATH DATE Mar 3, 1926 (93)

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About

One of Vienna's most acclaimed pianists and teachers following his 1852 debut.

Before Fame

He studied at Agram under choir director Vatroslav Lichtenegger and also at Vienna.

Trivia

He served as professor of piano at the Vienna Conservatory from 1867 until 1901.

Family Life

He fathered two daughters--cellist Rudolfine Epstein and violinist Eugénie Epstein--and a son, Richard, who was also a professor of piano at the Vienna Conservatorium.

Associated With

He and Johannes Brahms were good friends.