A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
M. J. R. Lacy, the celebrated young Spaniard, bom in Bilbao, July 19th, 1795." About this time he was taken to Dublin, with letters of introduction to the then lord and lady lieutenant and other high personages. He performed at Catalani's first concert in that City. He then proceeded to Edinburgh and performed at Corri's concerts, receiving twenty guineas per night. Shortly after this, at the request of his father, Rophino relinquished music and entered the theatrical profession, in which line he showed remarkable aptitude, performing with success at Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other towns. Towards the middle of the year 1818, he returned to music, and succeeded Yanie-wiez as director of the concerts at Liverpool. In 1820 he returned to London, and was engaged as composer and leader of the ballets at the Opera house for the season of 1821; but some time afterwards (three years ?) owing to some disagreement with the management, he quitted this appointment and resumed his old position at Liverpool as director of the concerts. The principal compositions of this artist are, several fantasies for piano upon operatic themes; Three rondos; Quintet for two violins, viola, 'cello and flute, with pianoforte accompaniment, songs, &c.
Lafond, an esteemed French fiddler,
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