Anton Kraft (* December 30, 1752 in Rokycany, Bohemian; † August 28, 1829 in Vienna) was an Czech cellist and composer. He was a close friend of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Kraft was possibly born in the Bohemian town Rokycany. He received early musical education on the cello from his father before going to university in Vienna to study law. He soon obtained a position in the Imperial Hofkapelle. In 1778 he was appointed cellist in Prince Nikolaus Esterházy's orchestra, where he met and studied composition with Haydn. After Esterházy died in 1790, he went to Vienna and became… read more
Anton Kraft (* December 30, 1752 in Rokycany, Bohemian; † August 28, 1829 in Vienna) was an Czech cellist and composer. He was a close friend of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Kraft was possibly born in the Bohemian town Rokycany. He received early musical education on the cello from his fathe… read more
Anton Kraft (* December 30, 1752 in Rokycany, Bohemian; † August 28, 1829 in Vienna) was an Czech cellist and composer. He was a close friend of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Kraft was possibly born in the Bohemian town Rokycany. He received early musical education on the cello from his father before going to university in Vienna to study law. He soon obtained a … read more