A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
nation of his studies he went, in 1868, to Paris, and occasionally made concert tours.
• Fleischmann, Friedrich, an excellent 'cellist and chamber-musician to the king of Prussia, towards the end of last century. He was celebrated both for his performance on the instrument and his compositions, none of which, however, have been published.
Fletcher, a good performer on the double bass in London, in the early part of this century.
Fletcher W., a good performer on the tenor, in the early part of this century, probably a relation of the preceding.
Fodor, Jean, an esteemed fiddler and composer for his instrument. His works are voluminous, and have been published in Paris and in Germany. He remained some time at St. Petersburg, during the French revolution.
Francceur, Francis, born at Paris, Sept. 1698, died there Aug. 6th, 1787. A fiddler in the Op6ra orchestra in 1710. He then rose to be chamber musician, chamber composer, opera inspector, director of the Opera, and held other high positions. He wrote two books of violin sonatas.
Fontaine, Antoine Nicolas Marie, born in Paris in 1785, died at St. Cloud, April 1866, performer and teacher. He
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