Jakob Grün

Jakob Moritz Grün (Hungarian: Grün Jakab; 13 March 1837 – 1 October 1916) was an Austrian violinist of Hungarian origin. After positions as principal violinist in the court orchestras of Weimar and Hannover, he was, from 1868 to 1897, concertmaster of the Vienna Court Opera Orchestra. He taught notable players at the Vienna Conservatory from 1877 to 1908, including 20 future orchestra members, as well as Carl Flesch and Franz Kneisel.

Jakob Grün
Jakob Grün, photograph by Josef Székely
Born
Grün Jakab Moritz

(1837-03-13)13 March 1837
Pest, Kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire
Died1 October 1916(1916-10-01) (aged 79)
Baden bei Wien, Austria-Hungary
EducationLeizipig Conservatory
Occupations
  • Classical violinist
  • Academic teacher
Organizations
  • Hofkapelle zu Hannover
  • Vienna Court Opera Orchestra
  • Vienna Conservatory
AwardsOrder of Franz Joseph
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