A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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of the Bavarian Court Orchestra, in which their father played the double-bass; occasionally making extensive tours together. From 1810-1814 they travelled through Austria, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, England; and in 1815, France, etc. In 1823 they visited Milan, and other towns in Italy. It is said that in their performance of a duet, so great was the similitude of their tones, that the auditor could scarcely determine which of the two was the performer on the violin. Anthony subsequently settled in Hanover, as leader of the orchestra there, whilst Maxmilian became principal 'cellist and leader at Stuttgart.
Bonazzi, Antonio, an amateur violinist, was born at Cremona. At his death, he left a collection of upwards of a thousand instrumental pieces by different composers, among which were a few of his own compositions. He also left forty-two violins, made by Guarnerius, Amati, Stradivari, and other great makers. Bonazzi died in 1802 at Mantua.
Bond, an excellent performer on the double-bass, resident in London, the early part of this century. He was engaged at the York Musical Festival in 1823.
Bonnet, Jean Baptiste, born at Mon-tauban 1763. He was a pupil of Jarno-wich, and ultimately became chef-d'orchestre
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Dictionary Fiddlers Bavarian Court Orchestra Austria Poland Russia Scandinavia England France Milan Italy Hanover Maxmilian Stuttgart Antonio Cremona Guarnerius Amati Stradivari Mantua London York Musical Festival Jean Baptiste Mon-tauban Jarno-wich Orchestra Anthony
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