A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 267
Fiddler, son and pupil of Alessandro Rolla. In 1823 he was first violin in the opera band at Dresden, and retained that position until 1836. He composed a concerto for violin, and several small works for his instrument.
Romberg, Andreas, born at Vechta, near Miinster, April 27th, 1767, died at Gotha, Nov. 10th, 1821. Fiddler and composer, pupil of his father Gerhard Heinrich Romberg. In 1784 he made a concert tour with his cousin Bernhard Romberg, the 'cellist, and also performed at the Concert Spirituels in Paris. From 1790-1793 he was a member of the Electors' orchestra in Bonn, after which he travelled through Italy, remained some time in Vienna, and in 1797 went to Hamburg, where he remained until 1815, thence to Gotha and was appointed Court Kapellmeister. The University of Kiel conferred upon him the degree of Doctor. He composed several operas; 6 symphonies; 23 violin concertos; 33 string quartets; 11 rondos and capriccios for violins; 8 quintets with flute ; Several works for chorus and orchestra.
Romberg, Bernhard, born at Dinklage, Oldenburg, Nov. nth, 1767, died in Hamburg, Aug. 13th, 1841. Esteemed 'cellist. At the age of fifteen he appeared in Paris with his father, Anton Romberg the celebrated bassoon player. From
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Dictionary Fiddlers Alessandro Rolla Dresden Andreas Vechta Miinster April Gotha Nov Gerhard Heinrich Romberg Bernhard Romberg Concert Spirituels Paris Electors Bonn Italy Vienna Hamburg Gotha Court Kapellmeister University Kiel Doctor Several Bernhard Dinklage Oldenburg Nov Hamburg Aug Paris Anton Romberg Fiddler The Esteemed
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