A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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of the best soloists in Germany, and was noted for the manner in which he gave expression to his playing. Cannabich's compositions, which are numerous, include operas, ballets, symphonies, violin concertos, chamber music, etc., all of which were held in esteem. This excellent fiddler had a son named Carl, who was a good leader and composer. He died in 1805.
Carbonelli, Steffano, a celebrated fiddler, pupil of Corelli, came to England from Rome about the year 1720, and was received into the family of the Duke of Rutland, a great patron of Music. During his residence with this nobleman he composed and dedicated to him twelve solos, for fiddle and bass, which he frequently played in public with great success. About the year 1725 he was engaged at Drury Lane Theatre as leader of the band, and occasionallyplayed solos between the acts. After continuing at Drury Lane for a few years, Carbonelli quitted his position there and associated himself with Handel, at the time when he began to perform oratorios. During a great number of years he performed at St. Paul's for the benefit of the sons of the clergy. On his first arrival in this country, Carbonelli professed himself to be of the Romish persuation, but he soon afterwards became a protestant, and
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