A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
poser ; son and pupil of the preceding, of whose quartet he became a member in 1875. He also became solo violinist in the Imperial band, as well as in the Opera orchestra, and in 1878, was appointed professor at the Conservatoire.
Hempel, George Christophe, born in Gotha, in 1715, died there May 4th, 1801. This fiddler was attached to the chapel of the Duke of Saxe-Gotha. He composed eleven symphonies, two concertos for violin, and twelve solos for the same instrument.
Hennen, Frederick, born at Heerlen, Holland, in 1830, still living. Pupil at the Liege Conservatorium of Dupont and of Prune. In 1846 he won the first violin prize, and in the following year received a medal. He then went to Paris with his brother Arnold, an esteemed pianist, and afterwards, in 1850, settled in London, where he became first fiddle under Balfe at Her Majesty's Theatre. In 1855 he was obliged to resign this post on account of ill health. With his brothers Arnold and Matthew (also a good pianist) he made a concert tour through Holland, and on his return to London was appointed solo violinist to the Philharmonic Society. Since 1872 he has resided at Strythagen, near his native town.
Henry, Bonaventure, a professor of the violin and composer for his instru-
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