Background
Listemann, Fritz was born on March 25, 1839 in Schlotheim, Thüringen, Germany. Son of Johann F. W. and Marie H. (Kühn) Listemann.
Listemann, Fritz was born on March 25, 1839 in Schlotheim, Thüringen, Germany. Son of Johann F. W. and Marie H. (Kühn) Listemann.
Graduate Leipzig Conservatory of Music, also private lessons from Ferdinand David and Wilhelm Ulrich.
1876. At early age member leading orchestras in Europe. Came to New York, 1868. Became member Theodore Thomas Orchestra, and of Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Also member Bernhard Listemann Concert Company. Studied composition with Edward Alexander McDowell for several years Composer: Violin concerts, songs and various smaller pieces. Home: Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Member leading orchestras in Europe. Member Theodore Thomas Orchestra, and of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Member Bernhard Listemann Concert Co.
Married Josephine C. Scharl.