Julius Rietz

Julius Rietz was a conductor, composer, university teacher and cellist (1812–1877). He was born at Berlin and died at Dresden.

Also recorded as August Wilhelm Julius Rietz.

Julius Rietz in brief

Born
1812
Died
1877
Known for
conductor, composer, university teacher and cellist
Place of birth
Berlin
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Identity and origins

Julius Rietz was recorded at birth as August Wilhelm Julius Rietz. The authorities additionally record the heading August Wilhelm Julius Rietz. His recorded language was German.

He was the child of Johann Friedrich Rietz. One child is recorded: Friedrich Rietz.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Bernhard Romberg.

As a teacher, Julius Rietz is recorded in connection with Woldemar Bargiel, Ernst Rudorff, Salomon Jadassohn, Felix Otto Dessoff, Arthur O'Leary and Franz Magnus Böhme. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Identity

What the record establishes about Julius Rietz.

Julius Rietz is recorded as having received Royal Order of the Polar Star and Albert Order. Julius Rietz is recorded with the citizenship of Kingdom of Prussia and Kingdom of Saxony. Julius Rietz is recorded as conductor, composer, university teacher and cellist. Julius Rietz is recorded at birth as August Wilhelm Julius Rietz.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Julius Rietz may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Julius Rietz is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q63745.

In detail

training under Bernhard Romberg is recorded. Woldemar Bargiel, Ernst Rudorff and Salomon Jadassohn are recorded as having studied under Julius Rietz. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony and opera.

Employment is recorded with University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. Positions recorded include court chapel master.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Order of the Polar Star and Albert Order.

Chronology

  1. 1812Julius Rietz born at Berlin.
  2. 1812Julius Rietz was born in 1812 at Berlin.
  3. 1877Julius Rietz died at Dresden.
  4. 1877Julius Rietz died in 1877 at Dresden.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Julius Rietz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q63745: Julius Rietz

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