Gungl,

Gungl, JOSEF (1810-89), composer, born at Zsamberg in Hungary, entered a military band as oboist, and was its conductor for eight years. In 1843-48 he gave concerts in Berlin, and there in 1849, after a visit to America, he was appointed director of the royal concerts. From 1858 to 1864 he was bandmaster of an Austrian regiment; but most of his remaining years were employed in concert tours. Of his 400 compositions most were waltzes or other dances.