A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
Merk, Joseph, born in Vienna, Jan. 18th, 1795, died at Ober Dobling, June 16th, 1852. Esteemed 'cellist, pupil of Schindlocker, a somewhat obscure teacher, but under whom Merk made rapid progress. On the completion of his studies he made a tour into Hungary, Bohemia, and Austria, which lasted five years, after which he returned to Vienna, and (1816) became first 'cellist in the Court opera. In 1819 he was admitted into the Imperial Chapel, and became known as a virtuoso. On the establishment of the Vienna Conservatorium in 1823 Merk was nominated professor of his instrument in that Institution. In 1834 he was appointed by the Emperor virtuoso of the Imperial Chamber. Among the various towns in which his artistic abilities received recognition can be mentioned, Prague, Dresden, Leipzig, Brunswick, Hanover, Hamburg, and London. He returned to Vienna in 1839, and resumed his position as professor. Compositions : Concerto for 'cello and orchestra, Op. 5 ; Concertino idem, Op. 17 ; Adagio and rondo, Op. 10 ; Adagio and .Polonaise, Op. 12 ; Variations on original themes; Introductions and variations, Op. 21 ; 20 exercises for 'cello, Op. 11 ; 6 studies, Op. 20.
Mestrino, Niccolo, born in Milan in 1748, died in Paris, September, 1790.
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