Dauthage, Max

Austrian bassist-composer Max Dauthage (1862-1937) studied at the Vienna Conservatoire with František [Franz] Simandl. He completed his studies in 1884 and joined the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, where he played until his retirement in 1918.

Dauthage taught at the Vienna Conservatoire from 1910-31 and composed a number of recital and educational works for the double bass including 20 Melodische Übungsstücke [20 Melodic Pieces] (Db/Pno), A School of Virtuosity, Concerto (Db/Orch), Andante & Humoresque (Db/Pno) and Andante (4Db) amongst others.


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