A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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servatoire; also, sole author of a " M6thode complete de Violoncelle," and a Guide to composers for his instrument.
Baumgaertnek, Jean Baptiste, a celebrated performer on the 'cello. He wrote " Instruction de Musique theorique et pratique a 1'Usage du Violoncelle," published at the Hague. He composed also for his instrument, in various parts of Germany. He died at Eichstadt in 1782.
^Bazzini, Antonio, born at Brescia either March or November 1818. This eminent performer and composer is still living. His first violin-master was Faustino Camisani. Bazzini's progress was so rapid that at the age of twelve he appeared with success at a public concert. He also devoted himself to the study of the Organ, and must have been assiduous in his studies, as at the age of seventeen he was appointed organist of a church in his native town. When eighteen he played before Paganini, who advised him to travel, The young performer then undertook a series of short journeys, and it was not until about 1843 that he ventured into Germany. Here— at Leipzig—he remained four years, studying the works of Bach and Beethoven, the music of which greatly impressed him. He next returned to Italy and remained there a few years. In 1848
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