Bohemian cellist and composer David Popper was born on this day in 1843 – 175 years ago.
A student of Julius Goltermann, his signature works include 4 cello concertos, a Requiem for 3 cellos and orchestra and a number of popular bravura show works – including Tarantella, Spinning Song, Ungarische Rhapsodie and Elfentanz.
EMANUEL FEUERMANN & THEODORE SAIDENBERG | DAVID POPPER | SPINNING SONG
