A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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entered the orchestra at Covent Garden, and made his first appearance as a solo player at a concert of the Musical Society of London, on April 22, 1863. His next appointment was in the orchestra of the Royal Italian Opera at Covent Garden, under Costa; then he secured the post of principal violin at Her Majesty's, under Signor Arditi, remaining there until it was burnt down. On the retirement of Sainton, he was appointed leader at Covent Garden, a position he now occupies. During his artistic career Mr. Carrodus has been heard with delight, at all the great musical centres in this country. He is also professor of his instrument at Trinity College, London. His compositions are violin solos, and a morceaux de salon.
- Cartier, Jean baptiste,born at Avignon, May 28, 1765, died at Paris, 1841; a pupil of Viotti, an excellent performer and composer. From 1791 to 1830 he occupied important positions in the principal Paris orchestras. His compositions include variations, studies, sonatas, and duets for violin ; two operas ; and he published an excellent work, " L'art du violon." He also edited the sonatas of Corelli, Porpora, and Nardini.
Castrucci Pietro, born in Rome, about 1690, died in London, 1769. He was a pupil of Corelli, and came to England in
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