A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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town, and after an extended tour he proceeded to Moscow, where he remained five years, after which he journeyed to St. Petersburg, thence to Berlin, and, finally, Dresden, where (1814-1824) he was conzertmeister. In 1824 he was invited by the King to return to Turin and reorganize the music of the Royal chapel. In 1844 he retired from public life. Compositions: 8 concertos for violin and orchestra; Airs varies idem', Trios for two ;iolins and bass; Duos for violins; Studies, &c.
'Popper, David, born at Frague, June 18th, 1846, still living. Esteemed 'cellist, pupil at the Prague Conservatorium. From 1868 to 1873 he was principal 'cellist at the Royal Opera, Vienna, since which he has travelled considerably as a virtuoso. He has composed some popular music for his instrument.
Prell, August Christian, born Aug. 1st, 1805, died at Hanau, Sept. 3rd, 1885. 'Cellist, pupil of Romberg. He was Kammermusiker at Meiningen, and from 1824 to 1869 principal 'cellist in the Court orchestra at Hanover. He was much esteemed as a teacher.
'Prume, Francois Hubert, born at Stavelot, near Liege, June 3rd, 1816, died there, July 14th, 1849. In 1827 he entered the then recently opened Conservatoire at Liege, and passed three years in that s
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