A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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last moment through some misunderstanding between De Beriot and the Marquis di Zampieri, who was managing the Concert, De Beriot excused himself from playing on the ground that he had a sore finger. For a time the marquis was at his wits ends, but on communicating the situation to Mdme. Rossini, the wife of the great composer, was reassured by that lady that a performer of merit might be found in the immediate neighbourhood, as she had heard him play in a very creditable manner, and indicated the position of Ole Bull's lodgings hard by. The marquis hurried to Ole's apartments; an engagement was soon concluded, and the young artist, a few hours later, found himself performing before a distinguished audience. His performance on this occasion excited the liveliest enthusiasm, and a successful career was thenceforth assured. Stimulated with encouragement, Ole Bull continued his travels throughout Italy and France, finally completing his tour with a brilliant concert at the Grand Opera, Paris. In 1836 Ole Bull visited England for the first time, and during a period of sixteen months gave 274 concerts in various towns in the United Kingdom. The fame of Ole Bull was now fully established, and success attended him on every concert occasion. About this time he went to Paris and there married a
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