A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
he entered the orchestra of the theatre at Leipzig, and afterwards became professor of his instrument at the Conservatoire, and received the title of Royal professor in 1883. In 1852 a symphony of his composition was executed at the Gewandhaus concerts with great success. He has also composed a string quartet, pieces for three violins, studies for violin, and a duet for violin and 'cello.
Hermann, Constant (Hermant?), born at Douai, August 16th, 1823. Admitted as pupil at the Paris Conservatoire in 1836, and received lessons of Gudrin, and afterwards of Habeneck. He obtained the second prize for violin playing in 1840, and the first prize in the following year. During three years he studied composition under Leborne. He has composed a fantasia for violin and piano, also fantasias for piano.
Hesse, Ernest Christian, born at Grossengottern, Thuringia, April 14th, 1676, died at Darmstadt, May 16th, 1762. Celebrated performer on the viol da gamba; entered the service of the landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt in 1693. About this time he commenced to teach himself the viol da gamba upon which he made rapid progress. His skill on this instrument soon attracted the notice of the landgrave, who provided him with the necessary means to continue his musical studies
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Dictionary Fiddlers Leipzig Conservatoire Royal Gewandhaus Constant Hermant Douai August Paris Conservatoire Gudrin Habeneck Leborne Ernest Christian Grossengottern Thuringia April Darmstadt May Hesse-Darmstadt During Darmstadt About His
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