A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
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' Muntzberger, Joseph, born at Brussels in 1769, died in Paris, January, 1844. 'Cellist, pupil at first of Vanmalder, after which he received lessons from his father on various instruments, but eventually adopted the 'cello to the exclusion of all others. In 1790 he entered the orchestra of the Theatre Lyrique, and shortly afterwards entered that of the Opera Comique and became first solo player. After forty years of service he retired in 1830 with a pension. He was also a member of the Court orchestra. His principal works are: Symphonie concertante for violin and 'cello ; Concertos for 'cello ; Trios for violin, 'cello and bass ; Duos for 'celli; Duos for viola and 'cello ; Sonatas for 'cello ; Studies and caprices; Airs varies ; Method for 'cello.
Nardini, Pietro, born at Fibiani, Tuscany, in 1722, died at Florence May 7th, 1793. Eminent fiddler and composer for his instrument, and noteworthy pupil of Tartini. About 1753 he became solo violinist at the Court at Stuttgart, and remained there fifteen years. In 1767 he returned to Italy, and settled at Leghorn for a short period, then went to Padua and remained with Tartini until that master's death in 1770, after which
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