Joseph Labitzky

Joseph Labitzky (Czech: Josef Labický; 4 July 1802 in Krásno – 18 August 1881 in Karlovy Vary) was a Bohemian composer, violinist, and conductor.

In 1823–24, he was in Munich, and following this he toured Germany as a concert violinist.

He put together his own orchestra in 1825, touring Vienna and Warsaw.

He took a conducting position in Karlsbad in 1835, and his dance pieces became quite popular throughout Europe, including England.

He was involved in "Cocks vs Purday", a British court case concerning copyright.