A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
David, and Hauptmann. He played in the Gewandhaus orchestra until 1848, after which he travelled through Germany as a virtuoso, and in 1852 visited America. In Boston his excellent performances of classical music met with great success and recognition. In 1858 he went to Philadelphia and conducted the chorus at the Steuben Festival, and he remained there as musical director of the old Mannerchor and Sangerbund. After this he was appointed conductor of the Handel and Haydn Society. In 1859 he founded a series of classical concerts in the Academy of Music, which for over thirty-four years have proved successful. In 1867 he established a conservatory of music, which is still flourishing under his direction. His compositions include orchestral works, violin solos, songs, etc. He published a method for the fiddle, and likewise one for the pianoforte.
Galeazzi, Francesco, born at Turin in 1758, died at Rome in 1819. Fiddler, composer, and writer. He settled in Rome as a professor of the violin and composer of instrumental music. He was, for 15 years, leader of the band at the T6atro Valle, Rome. Afterwards he established himself as professor of the violin at Ascoli. Besides numerous compositions he deserves special notice for his work entitled " Elementi teorico-
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