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An Encyclopedia of the Violin, 1925
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1Santa Barbara, California. Compositions include two violin concertos, several gipsy dances and revisions of classic concertos.
3Nadaud, Edouard, French violinist, b. Paris, Apr. 14, 1863. Studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was awarded the first prize for violin playing, and where, after successful appearances as a soloist, he has become a teacher of the violin.
5Nardini, Pietro, Italian violinist and composer, b. Fibiana in 1722. Studied under Tartini and in 1753 became soloist at the Ducal Court in Stuttgart, returning to Italy in 1767 to associate again with Tartini, and after the latter's death became director of music for the Duke of Tuscany. As a performer on the violin he had a technique of only moderate caliber, but a beautiful, pure and expressive tone. Compositions include violin concertos, sonatas and solos. D. Florence, May 7, 1793.
7Nedbal, Oscar, Bohemian violinist and composer, b. Tabor, March 26, 1874. Studied under Bennewitz and became one of the founders of the Bohemian String Quartet; later conductor of the Bohemian Philharmonic Society in Prague. Compositions include a sonata for violin.
9Needler, Henry, English violinist, b. London in 1685. Studied under John Banister, Jr. Became solo violin at the Academy of Ancient Music and was the first to introduce Corelli's compositions to English audiences. D. Aug. 1, 1760. one of two readings
10Needler, Henry, English violinist, b. London in 1685. Studied under John Lanister, Jr. Became solo violin at the Academy of Ancient Music and was the first to introduce Corelli's compositions to English audiences. D. Aug. 1, 1760. one of two readings
12Neruda, Johann Chrysostom, Bohemian violinist, b. Rossicz, in 1705. Became celebrated as a performer on the violin, but shortly after became a monk and died in the Praemonstratensian Covent at Prague in 1763.
14Neruda, Wilma Maria Francisca (Lady Hallé), German violinist, b. Brünn, Mar. 29, 1839. Studied under Jansa at Vienna and her debut at seven years of age created a sensation through her remarkable execution and bowing. She then visited the principal cities of Europe, appearing at the London Philharmonic Concerts in a Deberiot Concerto. Made numerous successful tours in Europe and for many years played an important part in London's musical life with Sir Charles Hallé, the pianist, whom she married after the death in 1885 of her first husband, Ludwig Norman, with whom she toured Europe, Australia and South Africa. Lady Hallé also organized a string quartet which made its mark in chamber music annals, and in 1899 toured the United States, where she was well received, the general feeling being, however, that she should have made the visit while in her prime in order to avoid inevitable comparison with the younger generation of artists. As a player, Lady Hallé, occupied the position among women violinists that Joachim occupied among male performers. D. Berlin, Apr. 15, 1911.
16Neubauer, Franz Christoph, Bohemian violinist and composer, b. Horzin in 1760. Studied under a village school teacher; traveled to Prague and Vienna where he became acquainted with Mozart and Haydn, and later succeeded J. C. F. Bach as concertmaster at the Royal Court at Bückeburg. Compositions include sonatas and duets for violin. D. through intemperance at Bückeburg, Oct. 11, 1795.
18Neumann, Mlle. Eleanora, Russian violinist, b. Russia (date unknown). Studied under Professor Morandi and astounded audiences at Prague and Vienna with her virtuosity, being gifted with a marvelous technique and a tone of soulful beauty.
20Nicholl, Anne, English violinist, b. about 1728. Appeared before the Duke of Cumberland in 1746 and was credited by contemporary critics with a flexible left hand and an unusual skill in bowing.
22Nichols, Marie, American violinist, b. Chicago, Oct. 16, 1879. Studied under Emil Mollenhauer, Halir and Debroux. Appeared as soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic and Queen's Hall Orchestra (London) when she introduced Bruch's Serenade Op. 5. Has toured the United States several times as soloist with the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony and other distinguished organizations. Settled in Boston where she is teaching and concertizing extensively.
24Niecks, Frederick, German violinist, violist and musicologist, b. Düsseldorf, Mar. 3, 1845. Studied under Langhans, Grünewald and Auer. Appeared in public at the age of twelve and later became violist in Sir Alexander Mackenzie's String Quartet. After two years' study at Leipzig University, he was attracted by musical journalism and authorship in which he has become a leader.
26Nikisch, Arthur, Hungarian violinist and famous conductor, b. Szent-Miklos, Oct. 12, 1855. Studied under Hellmsberger at
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