Krantz, Eugen

1844-1898

German pianist, musical critic and teacher, who at one time owned and directed the Dresden Conservatory. Dresden was the place of his birth and death, and he was himself educated at the Conservatory, where he studied under Fürstenau, Reitz and Leonhard. He first held a position in the Court Opera, then began teaching in the Conservatory, was made a professor in 1882, and took control of the institution in 1890. He was especially known for playing Bach excellently. He composed some songs; published a work called Lehrgang im Klayierunterricht; and wrote musical criticisms for the papers.