A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Wehli, Karl

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search


WEHLI, or WEHLE, Karl, a brilliant pianist known in London some years back, was the son of a merchant in Prague, and born March 17, 1825; learned the PF. under Moscheles and Kullak, composed very much, and exhibited his talent in Europe, America, Australia, India, etc. Paris was for long his headquarters. The list of his works given by Pougin comprises a Sonata (op. 38), Impromptus (10, 73), Ballades (11, 79), Nocturnes, Waltzes, and Allegro hongroise (81), etc., etc. [App. p.816 "add that he died Jan. 25, 1887."]
[ G. ]