Maurer, Ludwig Wilhelm
(1789–1878)
Maurer, Ludwig Wilhelm (2–8–1789, Potsdam; 10–13/25–1878, P.). German violinist, cond., and comp. Studied vn in Germany and made his debut at age 13. In 1806 traveled to Russia, where he later cond. Count Vsevolozhsky's orch. in M. and, from 1835, cond. the French Opera in P. Also concertized as a soloist, premiering Beethoven's Vn Conc. in Russia in 1834. Taught Verstovsky and was valued highly by Glinka , Odoyevsky, Serov, and V. Stasov. His idiomatic and entertaining Twelve Little Pieces for…