A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
orchestra, but resigned on account of ill-health in 1873. He composed some popular dance music, and violin solos.
Kess, Willem, born at Dordrecht, Feb. 16th, 1856. Performer, pupil of Ferdinand David at the Conservatoire, Leipzig (1871-1873), of Wieniawski at the Conservatiore, Brussels (1875-1876), and finally at the Conservatoire, Berlin, of Joachim; he was afterwards Conzert-meister of the Park Orchestra, Amsterdam. He has composed a concerto for violin, and other music for his instrument.
Kiesewetter, Christophe Gottfried, born at Anspach, Sept. 24th, 1777, died in London, Sept. 27th, 1827. Distinguished performer, pupil of his father who was a fiddler in the Royal chapel. While still young he travelled about the Continent and soon became known as a performer of uncommon ability, and later was appointed leader of the band to the Hanoverian Court. In 1821, he came to London and performed at the Philharmonic Concerts with such success as at once brought him to the front rank of fiddlers then in this country. He then settled in the capital and during the remainder of his somewhat short career was much esteemed as an orchestral leader. His compositions remain in manuscript.
Klengel'Julius, born at Leipzig Sept.
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Dictionary Fiddlers Willem Dordrecht Feb Ferdinand David Conservatoire Leipzig Wieniawski Conservatiore Brussels Conservatoire Berlin Joachim Conzert-meister Park Orchestra Amsterdam Christophe Gottfried Anspach Sept London Sept Royal Continent Hanoverian Court London Philharmonic Concerts Julius Leipzig Sept Performer His
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