 In 1847 he graduated from the Royal Conservatory at Prague as an oboe player, however, as in all Continental schools, he was liged to study piano in addition to tire orchestra instrument.He also had the thorough training in harmony; counterpoint, musical history, etc., which is demanded before the student is permitted to graduate.Consequently, although he lost his identity in the orchestras in which he performed, he really was a very able and well trained musician.