Ernest Tschaggeny was a violinist in Brussels, where Hubay worked. He was also a viola d'amore enthusiast, like Louis van Waefelghem (1840—1908).
Frédéric Tschaggeny, cellist and arranger, was his brother
They were possibly related to the artists Charles Tschaggeny (1815-94) his brother Edmond (1815-83) and their children Frédéric Tschaggeny (1851-1921) and Sophie Léonie Tschaggeny (1854-1911)
