Joseph Heinrich Georg Hellmesberger Jr. (9 April 1855 – 26 April 1907), also known asPepi Hellmesberger, was anAustriancomposer,violinist andconductor.
Hellmesberger was born in Vienna and was the son of violinist and conductorJoseph Hellmesberger Sr. (1828–1893), who was his first teacher. Among his family of notable musicians were: grandfather,Georg Hellmesberger Sr. (1800–1873); uncle,Georg Hellmesberger Jr. (1830–1852); and brother,Ferdinand Hellmesberger (1863–1940).
In 1875 Hellmesberger became a member of his father'sHellmesberger Quartet, while in 1891 he became leader. In 1878 Hellmesberger became solo violinist of theVienna Court Chapel and professor at theVienna Conservatory. In 1890 he was the firsthofkapellmeister at theVienna Court Opera, and from 1901 to 1903 he was principal conductor of theVienna Philharmonic.
In 1904 and 1905 he wasKapellmeister at theStuttgarter Hoftheater
His compositions include 22operettas, 6ballets, dance music andlieder.
Hellmesberger died ofkidney failure, in Vienna at age 52.
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