A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
artistic abilities, and afterwards bequeathed to him his compositions and a violin—not his famous Guarnerius. He travelled through France and Germany with great success (1848), appeared at St. Petersburg (1851), and became solo violinist to the Czar. In 1861 he settled in Warsaw, founded the Conservatorium there, and became its director until his death. His compositions include pi6ces de salon, caprices, mazurkas, etc.
Kraft, Anton, born at Rokitzan, near Pilsen, Bohemia, Dec. 30th, 1752, died in Vienna, Aug. 28th, 1820. Virtuoso on the 'cello, pupil of Werner at Prague, also of Haydn in Vienna for composition. From 1778-1790 he was in the band of Prince Eszterh&zy, from 1790-1795 in that of Prince Grassalkowitz, and from 1795-1820 in that of Prince Lob-kowitz. During his engagement with the latter prince he made several concert tours in 'conjunction with his son Nikolaus, also an excellent 'cellist (next mentioned). Compositions : Concerto for 'cello and orchestra, 6 sonatas for 'cello and bass, divertissement for 'cello and bass, 3 duos concertants for violin and 'cello, two duos for two 'cellos, etc.
Kraft, Nikolaus, born at Eszterhaz, Hungary, Dec. 14,1778, died at Stuttgart, May 18, 1853. 'Cellist, son and pupil of the preceding, whom he accompanied on
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