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With the arrival of the capable violinist and outstanding teacher Gus-
tav Fischer and the new Kapellmeister Adolf Diessl (1867–1906)116 in 1889,
the level of the orchestra rose again. Diessl came from Bohemia and was an
excellent pianist, teaching piano and harmony, while regular Sunday con-
certs were introduced under his direction.117 Diessl found in the first vio-
linist Fischer, who was “diligent and punctual,” all the support he need-
ed for the progress of the orchestra. In the first year of their collaboration,
the orchestra played 112 successful concerts. The orchestra consisted of the
Kapellmeister and 18 good performers, most of whom were also active in
the Harmonie (an ensemble of wind instruments). Diessl created a music
catalogue that contained 729 pieces: 551 for string music and 178 for the
Harmonie. Due to the successful concerts of the orchestra, the number of
new members grew.118 Diessl composed several compositions in Celje. The
piano march Heil Neckermann, op. 27 was dedicated to the mayor of Celje,
Josef Neckermann, and published by Fritz Rasch. The composer also tried
to introduce chamber music evenings in the town, but dropped the idea af-
ter the first concert.
Moritz Michael Schachenhofer (1878–1909)119 was more successful
in this respect. He was born in Scheibss and studied violin at the Vien-
na Conservatory. From 1902 to 1909 he taught violin and flute at the Celje
Music Association, conducted the orchestra, and performed as a soloist120
and in various chamber ensembles. Schachenhofer’s older brother Ludwig
116 Adolf Diessl (also Diessel, Dieszl) was born on 27 April 1867 in Kozolupy to Wilhelm
and Johanna Diessel (née Duras). He died in Vienna on 24 September 1906. See: SOA
Plzeň, Plzeň, Kozolupy 03, Taufbuch: 1778–1878, fol. 344–345; Anon., “Todestnach-
richt,” Deutsche Wacht, September 27, 1906, 8.
117 Zangger, Künstlergäste, 24.
118 Anon., “Cillier Musikverein,” Deutsche Wacht, January 30, 1890, 4.
119 Moritz Michael Schachenhofer was born on 18 September 1878 in Scheibss. He re-
ceived his first violin lessons from his father, Michael Schachenhofer, who ran a pri-
vate music school. He continued his violin studies at the Vienna Conservatory with
Josef Helmesberger between 1894 and 1898. He died on 24 October 1909 in Celje
due to acute spinal cord paralysis. He was first buried in Celje, but a few days later
his remains were transferred to Scheibss, where he was buried in a family grave. See:
St. Pölten, rk. Diözese (westliches Niederösterreich), Scheibbs, Taufbuch: 1854–1879,
sig. 01–10, fol. 310; Nadškofijski arhiv Maribor, Celje-Sv. Danijel, Sterbebuch: 1906–
1914, sig. 5299, fol. 293; Anon., “Moritz Schachenhofer,” Deutsche Wacht, October
27, 1909, 3–4.
120 One of his best solo performances was the performance of the Concerto for Vi-
olin and Orchestra by Max Bruch in G minor, conducted by his brother Ludwig
Schachenhofer. See: Anon., “Das II. Mitgliederkonzert des Cillier Musikvereines,”
Deutsche Wacht, October 26, 1902, 3–4.
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With the arrival of the capable violinist and outstanding teacher Gus-
tav Fischer and the new Kapellmeister Adolf Diessl (1867–1906)116 in 1889,
the level of the orchestra rose again. Diessl came from Bohemia and was an
excellent pianist, teaching piano and harmony, while regular Sunday con-
certs were introduced under his direction.117 Diessl found in the first vio-
linist Fischer, who was “diligent and punctual,” all the support he need-
ed for the progress of the orchestra. In the first year of their collaboration,
the orchestra played 112 successful concerts. The orchestra consisted of the
Kapellmeister and 18 good performers, most of whom were also active in
the Harmonie (an ensemble of wind instruments). Diessl created a music
catalogue that contained 729 pieces: 551 for string music and 178 for the
Harmonie. Due to the successful concerts of the orchestra, the number of
new members grew.118 Diessl composed several compositions in Celje. The
piano march Heil Neckermann, op. 27 was dedicated to the mayor of Celje,
Josef Neckermann, and published by Fritz Rasch. The composer also tried
to introduce chamber music evenings in the town, but dropped the idea af-
ter the first concert.
Moritz Michael Schachenhofer (1878–1909)119 was more successful
in this respect. He was born in Scheibss and studied violin at the Vien-
na Conservatory. From 1902 to 1909 he taught violin and flute at the Celje
Music Association, conducted the orchestra, and performed as a soloist120
and in various chamber ensembles. Schachenhofer’s older brother Ludwig
116 Adolf Diessl (also Diessel, Dieszl) was born on 27 April 1867 in Kozolupy to Wilhelm
and Johanna Diessel (née Duras). He died in Vienna on 24 September 1906. See: SOA
Plzeň, Plzeň, Kozolupy 03, Taufbuch: 1778–1878, fol. 344–345; Anon., “Todestnach-
richt,” Deutsche Wacht, September 27, 1906, 8.
117 Zangger, Künstlergäste, 24.
118 Anon., “Cillier Musikverein,” Deutsche Wacht, January 30, 1890, 4.
119 Moritz Michael Schachenhofer was born on 18 September 1878 in Scheibss. He re-
ceived his first violin lessons from his father, Michael Schachenhofer, who ran a pri-
vate music school. He continued his violin studies at the Vienna Conservatory with
Josef Helmesberger between 1894 and 1898. He died on 24 October 1909 in Celje
due to acute spinal cord paralysis. He was first buried in Celje, but a few days later
his remains were transferred to Scheibss, where he was buried in a family grave. See:
St. Pölten, rk. Diözese (westliches Niederösterreich), Scheibbs, Taufbuch: 1854–1879,
sig. 01–10, fol. 310; Nadškofijski arhiv Maribor, Celje-Sv. Danijel, Sterbebuch: 1906–
1914, sig. 5299, fol. 293; Anon., “Moritz Schachenhofer,” Deutsche Wacht, October
27, 1909, 3–4.
120 One of his best solo performances was the performance of the Concerto for Vi-
olin and Orchestra by Max Bruch in G minor, conducted by his brother Ludwig
Schachenhofer. See: Anon., “Das II. Mitgliederkonzert des Cillier Musikvereines,”
Deutsche Wacht, October 26, 1902, 3–4.
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