Born in Žáky, Oct 16, 1818
Died in Venice, April 1, 1869
- Dreyschock was a virtuoso pianist who debuted at 8 years of age and undertook many solo concert tours throughout Europe during his career. He also taught at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
- Dreyschock specialized in performing his own compositions.
“The man has no left hand! Here are two right hands!”
J.B. Cramer, upon hearing Dreyschock play in Paris 1
Sources
- Edward Dannreuther and David Charlton, “Dreyschock, Alexander,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed September 4, 2019, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000008179.