Steibelt, Daniel

Steibelt, Daniel (10–22–1765, Berlin; 9–20–1823, P.). Pianist, cond., and comp. His only known musical studies, in composition and keyboard, were with Kirnberger. In 1783 he joined the Prussian army, deserted a year later, then traveled through Europe before settling in Paris in 1790. There he became well known as a pianist, teacher, and composer. His opera, Roméo et Juliette, produced in 1793, brought him considerable acclaim, but his reputation was tarnished three years later by fraudulent…