Klaus Maetzl
Klaus Maetzl was an Austrian violinist, noted as a founder of the Alban [Berg Quartet].
He studied at the University of [Music and Performing Arts Vienna|University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna] with Franz Samohyl, and studied further with Max Rostal. From 1967 to 1970, he was concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony.
In 1970, Maetzl was a founder member, with Günter Pichler, Hatto Beyerle and Valentin Erben, of the Alban Berg Quartet, in which he played second violin; he remained with the quartet until 1978. From 1982 he was a member of the Vienna Chamber Ensemble.
From 1971, he was a professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts. He served on the juries of several international competitions during his career.