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Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of Celebrated Violinists, 1877
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1studied the violin, lost his temper, as usual, and so far forgot himself as to snatch the instrument from the hand of Corelli. The latter is said to have replied with his accustomed mildness, "My dear Saxon, this music is in the French style, which I do not understand!" This little anecdote has been brought forward by Schœlcher and others to prove that Handel knew more of the violin than the greatest virtuoso of his time—which is palpably absurd! It merely proves that the Italian musician did not accent his music in the German style, and that Handel happened to know enough of the instrument to be able to show him the proper accent.
3When Corelli's reputation had increased to a high degree at Rome, and was already spreading to other important cities, a certain curiosity was everywhere evinced to hear his performance, and he received no less than a royal invitation from the Court of Naples. According to Dubourg this must have been about the year 1708. He did not feel much disposed to go; but, at last, was induced to accept the invitation. However, he took with him his second violin, Matteo, and a violoncellist, in case he should not be well accompanied by the
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