FOLL Ferdinand (F-46)

Austrian pianist. He studied with Anton Bruckner at the Vienna Conservatory, where he taught from 1898-1905. He developed into one of the most sought-after song accompanists of his time. In the years 1897-1929 he worked as a solo répétiteur at the court and state opera. He belonged to the circle of friends of Hugo Wolf, among whose most important interpreters he was one. In 1899/1900 Foll was also appointed artistic director of the Viennese academic Wagner Society.