A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
1786 to 1789, and afterwards of Grasset in Paris. In 1805 he returned to his native town and settled there as first fiddle in the theatre orchestra, and conductor of the amateur concerts. Compositions: a symphony; 2 concertos for violin; 6 collections of duos for violin ; 3 sonatas and several airs vari6s for violin ; method for violin.
Lully (or Lulli), Jean Baptiste de, born at Florence in the year 1633, died in Paris, March 22nd, 1687. Whilst yet a child he showed great taste for music and received early instruction on the guitar. During this period of his musical education, a French gentleman, Chevalier Guise, then on his travels, arrived at Florence. This person had been requested by Mdlle. de Montpensier, a niece of Louis XIV., to find out and bring back with him some pretty Italian boy to act as page. Young Lully having attracted the attention of the Chevalier, the latter immediately entered into negotiations for his transference to France, choosing him more on account of his musical talent and ready wit than for his personal appearance. On his arrival in Paris he was duly presented to the lady, but failing to create a favourable impression, the intended page was sent to perform duties in the kitchen. This disappointment did not, however, affect
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