A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
tra of Charles X. As a composer Libon is known by the following works : 6 concertos for the violin ; Airs varifes for violin and orchestra; 2 collections of airs varies for violin and string quartet or pianoforte ; 6 trios for two violins and 'cello; 3 grand duos concertants for two violins ; 30 caprices for violin alone.
'Lindley, Robert, born at Rotherham, Yorkshire, March 4th, 1776, died in London, June 13th, 1855. Virtuoso on the 'cello, pupil of Cervetto. His father, who was an amateur performer, commenced teaching his son the violin, and as soon as he attained the age of nine, also the 'cello, which instruction he continued for the space of seven years, when the celebrated Cervetto heard the youth play, and undertook in the most friendly manner and gratuitously, to give him lessons. A short time after his arrival in the south of England, he was engaged at the Brighton theatre when the then Prince of Wales honoured him with his commands to perform at the Pavilion, and expressed himself highly gratified with his playing. In 1794, he succeeded Sperati as first 'cellist at the King's theatre, which situation he held for a number of years. He was also first 'cellist at the concerts of ancient music, likewise for the Philharmonic Society. Compositions : 4 concertos for 'cello and orchestra;
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Dictionary Fiddlers Charles X Libon Airs Lindley Robert Rotherham Yorkshire March London June Cervetto Cervetto England Brighton Prince Wales Pavilion Sperati King Philharmonic Society His Compositions
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