Rietz, (August Wilhelm) Julius 12/28/1812 - 09/12/1877

Born in Berlin, violoncellist and studies et al. with Carl Friedrich Zelter.

Member of the orchestra at the Königstädtischen Theaters in Berlin, later appointment to Duesseldorf and Leipzig. Starting from 1860 court conductor in Dresden and in 1870 head of the Conservatory in Dresden, 1874 Royal Saxony Head Music Director.