Scan 28
Celebrated violinists, past and present; ("The Strad" library), 1897
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1Society and solo-violinist in the royal band of Louis Phillippe.
3On the death of Baillot in 1842, Alard succeeded him as professor of the violin in the Conservatoire, and after the re-establishment of the French Empire he was presented with the Cross of the Legion of Honour. In 1858 he became first soloist in the royal band.
5In addition to a valuable Violin School, which has been translated into German, Italian and Spanish, Alard composed a great deal of music for his instrument, of which the duos and studies are deserving of notice for their melodiousness and pleasing modulations as well as for their suitability for concert purposes. Alard was son-in-law to Vuillaume, the best violin-maker of later years, and in consequence he became the fortunate possessor of one of the most beautiful Strads that exist. A short time ago it was sold to a Scotchman for an enormous sum.
7Among the most distinguished pupils of Alard is Sarasate. Alard died on February 22nd, 1888, in Paris.
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