Davydov, Karl Yul'yevich
(1838–1889)
Davydov [Duhvíduhff] (Davidov), Karl Yul'yevich (3–3/15–1838, Goldingen, Courland [now Kuldiga, Latvia]; 2–14/26–1889, M.). Cellist, cond., and comp. Following grad. from M. Univ. as a mathematician (1858), studied music theory and comp. with Hauptmann in Leipzig (1859). Was concertmaster of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch. from 1860–62 and a soloist at the P. Italian Opera Theater from 1862–82. Along with Auer and Wieniawski, also was a member of the RMS Quartet, P. section, and toured Europe…