Ludwig Grimm

Ludwig Grimm, also known as Louis Grimm, was a German harpist, teacher and composer born in Berlin, the son of the musician Karl Grimm. He died in Berlin in 1882. His date of birth, 17 February 1821, is not known with certainty.

He trained with Josef Hasselmans at the Strasbourg Conservatoire and refined his technique in Leipzig with Elias Parish Alvars. From 1837 he performed with great success. In 1844 he took up the post of principal harpist of the Berlin royal chapel and, twenty-five years later, was awarded the title of königliche Concertmeister.

He founded the modern German school of harp playing. His pupils included Albert Zabel, Wilhelm Posse, Rosalia Spohr, wife of Louis Spohr, and Ferdinand B. Hummel. His compositions for harp remain unpublished.