A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
1783, Esteemed'cellist. In 1742 he went to Berlin, and after some years residence there was appointed chamber 'cellist to the King of Prussia, Frederick II., and remained so for the greater part of his life. His compositions (in manuscript) consist of concertos, solos, and duos for his instrument.
Marini, Carlo AlNTOnio, born at Bergamo about the middle of the 17th century, died -? Fiddler and composer to the church of St. Maria Maggiore at Bergamo. Among his compositions can be named, 12 sonatas, Op. 3, Venice, 1696 ; Balletti alia Francese a 3, Op. 5, Venice, 1699; 12 sonatas, Op. 6; 12 sonatas for two violins, 'cello and bass, Op. 7 ; 12 sonatas for violin and bass, Op. 8.
' Mattheis, Nicola, Italian fiddler of the 17th century, died in 1749. He came over to this country about the latter end of Charles II. reign, and proved himself to be an excellent musician, and performer. The following account is taken from " A Dictionary of Musicians " (1827). " His manner was singular; but he excelled in one respect, all that had been heard in England before; his areata, or manner of bowing, his shakes, divisions, and, indeed, his whole style of performance was surprising, and a revelation to contemporary players, and every stroke of his
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