A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
J6r6me at Cassel. He then went to Vienna, and remained there but a short time. In 1815 he was appointed violinist in the Court band at Carlsruhe, and soon became leader. His compositions, which are highly esteemed, include Lwenty quartets and live quintets. He also wrote three symphonies, four overtures, two operas, psalms, songs, etc.
Festa, Guiseppe Maria, born at Tram, Naples, 1771, died April 7th, 1839. This distinguished performer was at one time director at the Teatro San Carlo, and royal maestro at Naples. He also appeared at Paris. Amongst his compositions are some string quartets.
Festing, Michael Christian, born inLondon--? died July 24th, 1752.
This celebrated fiddler was a pupil of Geminiani. His first position was that of leader at the Philharmonic Society. He then became conductor at the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens. He, jointly with Dr. Maurice Greene, founded the Society of Musicians, and for several years was secretary to that benevolent institution. He composed some violin sonatas and concertos, but little known, having been originally sold by private subscription only.
Filby, Heinrich, born at Vienna, May 15th, 1834. An excellent fiddler, ano composer of songs for male voices. He
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Dictionary Fiddlers Cassel Vienna Court Carlsruhe Lwenty Guiseppe Maria Tram Naples April Teatro San Carlo Naples Paris Michael Christian July Geminiani Philharmonic Society Rotunda Ranelagh Gardens Greene Society Musicians Heinrich Vienna May His This His Maurice
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