A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
a year later removed to Carlsbad ; formed there an orchestra of his own, and made concert tours with brilliant success. He became director of the orchestra at Carlsbad in 1835, visited St. Petersburg in 1839, London in 1850. Besides his numerous dance compositions, he wrote string quartets,concertos, divertissements, variations etc.
Lacroix, Antoine, born at Remberville, near Nancy, in 1756, died at Lubeck towards the end of 1812. Fiddler and composer for his instrument, pupil of Antoine Lorenziti; made his first public appearance in Paris about 1780 with success, and soon gained a reputation as an artist of great merit. In consequence of the French revolution he quitted France and took up his abode at Brfime. In 1793, Lacroix toured through Germany and Denmark giving concerts in the principal towns. After having passed several years at Leipzig, Hamburg, and Gotha, he obtained, in 1800, the post of musical director at Lubeck, where he ended his days. Nine years previous to his death he founded a music establishment, with what success is uncertain. This artist was as equally esteemed for his estimably character as admired for his talent as a fiddler. Compositions : Three string quartets; Seven duos for two violins; Sonatas for violin with bassm
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Dictionary Fiddlers Carlsbad Carlsbad London Antoine Remberville Nancy Lubeck Antoine Lorenziti Paris French France Brfime Lacroix Germany Denmark Leipzig Hamburg Gotha Lubeck Three Seven Sonatas Petersburg Besides Fiddler After Nine This Compositions
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