Albrecht, Karl Franzovich
(1807–1863)
Albrecht (Al'brekht), Karl Franzovich (8–27–1807, Posen [now Poznan]; 2–24/3–8–1863, Gatchina, near P.). Cond. and comp. Father of K. K., L., and E. Albrecht. Studied harmony and counterpoint with J. Schnabel in Breslau from 1823 and worked as a répétiteur in Dusseldorf from 1835, before settling in P. 1838. There he taught voice and cond. opera orchestras until 1850. Premiered Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmila in 1842. Also directed concerts of the Court Chapel and Philh. Soc. and, after 1850…