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      Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
      years under the tuition of this master; he settled for some time at Wolfenbuttel, and then went to Brunswick. In 1839, he went to Aix-la-chapelle and became solo violinist in the theatre of that town. Three years afterwards he went to Cologne and spent the remainder of his days there. As a performer, Hartmann showed considerable talent; he particularly distinguished himself as a quartet player. His compositions include variations for violin and orchestra, duets for two violins, pieces for violin and piano, easy duets for two violins on operatic airs, and several books of duets for two violins, etc.
      Hartung, A. L., a fiddler in the chapel of the Duke of Brunswick, founded a musical library of some importance in the town of Brunswick. His compositions include two books of duets. He was living in 1833.
      Hattasch, Dismas, born at Hohenmaut, Bohemia, in the year 1725, died at Gotha, October 13th, 1777. Performer and composer. Having married a sister of the violinist Benda, he entered with her into the service of the Duke of Saxe-Gotha, in which court he soon became famous as a performer of uncommon abilities. His compositions, which are in manuscript, consist of two orchestral symphonies, and six solos for violin.


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A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers
including performers on the Violoncello and Double Bass past and present
di A. Mason Clarke
Wm. Reeves London
1895 pagine 360

   

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