At the age of seven, he entered the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied with Joseph Hellmesberger, Jr., Robert Fuchs, and Sigismund Bachrich, and graduated before his 13th birthday, earning the silver medal.
He entered the Vienna Conservatory. This was at the age of seven. He was earning the silver medal. This was at the age of seven. He studied with Joseph Hellmesberger. He studied with Jr.. He studied with Robert Fuchs. He studied with Sigismund Bachrich. He graduated before his 13th birthday.