His abilities were recognized, and although but 25, he was asked to act as conductor of the Cäcilienverein during the illness of its conductor Schelble.
Abilitățile sale i-au fost recunoscute și, deși, avea doar 25 de ani, a fost rugat să activeze ca dirijor al Cäcilienverein în timpul bolii dirijorului Schelble.