Félix-Alphonse Weingaertner (born 5 May 1844) was a French musician and composer.
Biography Félix-Alphonse Weingaertner was born into a Jewish family in Nantes. The son of a musician, he received his early education at home. He later entered the École des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts) in Paris, where he studied under Jean-Delphin Alard and Henri Vieuxtemps. Returning to his native city, he established himself as a teacher of music, and gave several successful concerts.
In 1884, Weingaertner was appointed principal of the , which position he held until 1894, when he moved to Paris. There he soon acquired a reputation as a violinist, appearing in many concerts. He travelled through France, giving concerts in major cities.
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External links Jewish Encyclopedia: “Weingaertner, Felix Alphonse” by Isidore Singer & Frederick Haneman (1906). Now in public domain.