LEHNHARDT, JULIUS

Julius Lehnhardt was among the early group of German march composers whose works have influenced the style of military marches for all succeeding generations. He and his brothers Gustave (1845-1885) and Franz (1850-?) grew up in the musical atmosphere of Berlin where their father, Ernst Eduard Lehnhardt, was bandmaster of the Alexander Grenadier Guard Regiment for several years and later inspector for the municipal court of justice. All three sons learned to play instruments and were looking forward...