Holten, Carl von

1836-

Composer and teacher; born in Hamburg. He studied piano with Jacques Schmitt, Ave-Lallment and Gradener and for one year was a pupil at the Leipsic Conservatory under Moscheles, Reitz and Plaidy. He is the composer of a children's symphony; a sonata for violin; a trio; a concerto for piano; several pianopieces; and songs. In 1874 Holten was appointed instructor in the Hamburg Conservatory.