Adolf Schiffer [SEP] place of death
Adolf Schiffer
Adolf Schiffer (1873–1950) was a Czech Jewish cellist and teacher, who for many years served as professor in cello at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. He is best remembered as being the link between two great cello teachers – being a student of David Popper and the teacher of János Starker.
Life.
Adolf Schiffer was born in Prague in 1873. He is reported to have worked as a book keeper while teaching himself cello. He reached a sufficient standard to gain a place at
Schiffer
Schiffer () is a German occupational surname, which means a "boatman", "bargee" or "skipper". Alternative spellings include Schifer and Schiffers. The name may refer to:
- András Schiffer (born 1971), Hungarian politician
- Adolf Schiffer (1873–1950), Czech cellist
- Ben Schiffer (born 1983), British writer
- Claudia Schiffer (born 1970), German model
- Craig Schiffer (born 1956), American businessman
- Emanuel Schiffers (1850–1904)